The bill, H.B. No. 2447, proposes amendments to the Government Code regarding the eligibility of certain youthful offenders for an order of nondisclosure of their criminal history record information. Specifically, it introduces a new section, 411.0739, which allows individuals convicted of a felony offense (excluding first-degree felonies) committed when they were under 25 years old to petition for nondisclosure after successfully completing their sentence, including any confinement, community supervision, and payment of fines or restitution. To qualify, the individual must not have any prior felony convictions or deferred adjudication community supervision for another felony offense.

The process for obtaining an order of nondisclosure requires the court to provide notice to the state and hold a hearing to determine if the issuance of the order serves the best interest of justice. If granted, the order will prohibit criminal justice agencies from disclosing the relevant criminal history information to the public. Additionally, individuals can only file this petition after the 15th anniversary of completing their sentence. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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