The bill amends section 943.059 of the Florida Statutes to revise the eligibility requirements for the court-ordered sealing of criminal history records. Key changes include the introduction of new criteria for eligibility, such as allowing the sealing of records related to certain misdemeanor offenses that are not violent or related to domestic violence. Additionally, the bill specifies that individuals may be eligible for sealing if they have not been adjudicated guilty of any offenses other than those eligible for sealing, and it allows for the sealing of additional adjudications of guilt under specific circumstances.

Furthermore, the bill grants courts the authority to seal records pertaining to multiple adjudications of guilt if they are directly related to the original adjudication. It also clarifies that individuals may lawfully deny or fail to acknowledge sealed records, with certain exceptions, such as when applying for positions in law enforcement or other sensitive roles. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.