The bill amends section 943.059 of the Florida Statutes to revise the eligibility requirements for the court-ordered sealing of certain criminal history records. Key changes include the introduction of new criteria for eligibility, such as allowing the sealing of records related to non-violent misdemeanor offenses and specifying that individuals can petition to seal records if they have not been adjudicated guilty of certain offenses. Additionally, the bill permits courts to seal additional adjudications of guilt under specific circumstances, expanding the scope of records that can be sealed.

The bill also clarifies the authority of the court regarding the sealing of criminal history records, allowing for the sealing of records pertaining to multiple arrests or adjudications of guilt if they are directly related to the original incident. Furthermore, it modifies the conditions under which individuals can deny or fail to acknowledge sealed records, particularly in contexts such as employment with criminal justice agencies or when seeking licenses in sensitive positions. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.