The bill, SB 116, addresses the expungement of felony convictions and modifies existing laws regarding the eligibility criteria for individuals seeking to have their criminal records cleared. It specifies that a person may file a motion to expunge their record if more than ten years have passed since they completed their sentence, deferred adjudication, or period of probation or parole for the felony conviction. Additionally, the individual must not have been convicted of any other criminal offense during the ten years immediately preceding the motion and must have no pending criminal charges. The bill also requires a certification from the district attorney confirming the applicant's eligibility based on these criteria.

The conference committee report rejects certain House amendments while adopting technical changes to clarify the expungement process. Notably, it allows individuals to seek expungement for more than one felony conviction within a ten-year period, provided each conviction meets the eligibility requirements. The proposed law retains existing provisions regarding the form for the order of expungement and adds new language to ensure compliance with the updated eligibility criteria. The changes are set to take effect on August 1, 2024.