The bill amends Section 34-18-60 of the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to establish new provisions regarding the sealing of court files related to eviction actions. It allows for the sealing of records when a case is dismissed due to reasons such as a defective complaint or lack of jurisdiction, as well as when a tenant prevails in the action, provided that the motion to seal is filed at least 30 days after the expiration of the appeal period. Additionally, the bill permits the sealing of the names of minors involved in eviction proceedings.

The legislation also modifies the existing limitation on sealing records, allowing for multiple requests within a five-year period under specific circumstances, such as cases dismissed for a defective complaint or lack of jurisdiction, sealing of a minor's name, or when a tenant prevails. The previous requirement that a party could only request sealing once every five years is removed in these instances. The act will take effect upon passage.