The bill introduces a new section to the Uniform Owner-Resident Relations Act that mandates the automatic expungement of eviction records after five years from the date of eviction. This provision applies to all public records held by courts or state and local agencies related to a person's eviction, requiring that these records be destroyed after the specified time period.
Additionally, the bill establishes a procedure through which individuals can verify if their eviction records have been expunged and allows for expedited requests for expungement if the records have not yet been removed. It also ensures that any requests for expungement from individuals eligible under this law remain confidential and are not subject to public disclosure.