House Bill No. 2447 proposes an amendment to the Government Code by adding Section 411.0739, which establishes a new procedure for criminal defendants under the age of 25 who have been convicted of certain felony offenses. Specifically, the bill allows individuals convicted of a felony (excluding first-degree felonies) to petition for an order of nondisclosure of their criminal history record information after successfully completing their sentence, including any confinement, community supervision, and payment of fines or restitution. To be eligible, the individual must not have any prior felony convictions or deferred adjudications.

The bill outlines the process for obtaining an order of nondisclosure, which includes notifying the state, providing an opportunity for a hearing, and ensuring that the issuance of the order serves the best interest of justice. Additionally, individuals can only file this petition after the 15th anniversary of completing their sentence. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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