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HB 4186, sponsored by former state Rep. Stacy Erwin Oakes, expands current rules for expunging a
criminal record from offenders under the age of 21 to all offenders. The bill allows people with up to
one felony and two misdemeanor charges to petition to clear their records five years after the
completion of their sentence. The decision to ultimately expunge a criminal record remains with the
courts. It is now PA 463.
HB 5667, sponsored by state Rep. Lisa Posthumus Lyons, gives flexibility to county clerks in
deciding which approved electronic voting system best serves the needs of their community. It is
now PA 464.
HBs 5928 and 5929, sponsored by former state Rep. Joe Haveman, create the Criminal Justice
Policy Commission. The commission will be responsible for reviewing current sentencing guidelines,
exploring alternatives to incarceration, promoting rehabilitation programs and making
recommendations to the Legislature. The bills aim to improve local alternatives to prison for eligible
non-violent offenders and create court consistency across the state. They are now PAs 465 and 466.
For more information on this and other legislation, visit legislature.michigan.gov.