Maryland · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 499: Criminal Records - Expungement and Maryland Judiciary Case Search (Expungement Reform Act of 2025)
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 499 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Records - Expungement and Maryland Judiciary Case Search (Expungement Reform Act of 2025). Primary sponsor: Chao Wu (Democratic), Teresa Woorman (Democratic), Jamila Woods (Democratic), Greg Wims (Democratic), Nicole Williams (Democratic), Jheanelle Wilkins (Democratic), Jennifer White Holland (Democratic), Joe Vogel (Democratic), Veronica Turner (Democratic), Karen Toles (Democratic), Kym Taylor (Democratic), Deni Taveras (Democratic), Dana Stein (Democratic), Karen Simpson (Democratic), Malcolm Ruff (Democratic), Scott Phillips (Democratic), Julie Palakovich Carr (Democratic), Jeff Long (Democratic), Dana Jones (Democratic), Kevin Harris (Democratic), Diana Fennell (Democratic), Adrian Boafo (Democratic), Sandy Bartlett (Democratic), Marlon Amprey (Democratic), Nick Allen (Democratic), Administration, Speaker. Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2025): Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 25
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chao Wu | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9A |
| Teresa Woorman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Jamila Woods | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Greg Wims | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Nicole Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Jheanelle Wilkins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Jennifer White Holland | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Joe Vogel | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Veronica Turner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Karen Toles | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Kym Taylor | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Deni Taveras | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47B |
| Dana Stein | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11B |
| Karen Simpson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Malcolm Ruff | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Scott Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Julie Palakovich Carr | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Jeff Long | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27B |
| Dana Jones | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30A |
| Kevin Harris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Diana Fennell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47A |
| Adrian Boafo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Sandy Bartlett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Marlon Amprey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Nick Allen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Administration | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Speaker | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Judiciary