The bill amends section 943.059 of the Florida Statutes, which governs the court-ordered sealing of criminal history records. It revises the eligibility requirements for individuals seeking to seal their criminal records, allowing for the sealing of additional adjudications of guilt under certain circumstances. Key changes include the introduction of new criteria for eligibility, such as stipulating that a criminal history record must not be related to certain offenses for which the individual was adjudicated guilty or delinquent. Additionally, the bill specifies that individuals may be eligible to seal records related to non-violent misdemeanor offenses and clarifies the conditions under which a person can have multiple arrests or adjudications sealed.

The bill also modifies the language regarding the court's authority to seal 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 updates the provisions regarding the effects of sealing, indicating that individuals may lawfully deny or fail to acknowledge sealed records, with specific exceptions for certain employment and legal situations. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.