The bill amends Chapter 276 of the General Laws to update the provisions regarding the expungement and sealing of criminal records. Specifically, it replaces the existing section 100Q with new language that prohibits any person from making records sealed under sections 100A, 100B, or 100C, as well as records expunged under sections 100F, 100G, 100H, or 100K, available for inspection in any form. The bill clarifies that while these records cannot be inspected, information related to an offense may still be maintained for statistical or bona fide research purposes, provided it does not allow for the identification of the petitioner.

Additionally, the bill amends section 100T by updating the references to include section 100C alongside sections 100A and 100B. This change ensures that all relevant sections regarding the sealing and expungement of records are consistently referenced in the law. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the privacy protections for individuals with sealed or expunged records while allowing for the use of non-identifiable information for research purposes.