Support ‘Good Cause’ Expungement in Maryland: Pass HB 523 / SB 1030

Legislative Updates

March 12, 2024

The issue

Maryland has adopted a piecemeal strategy regarding the expungement of criminal records. This bill (HB 523 / SB 1030) proposes allowing individuals to petition a court for a judge to ascertain their eligibility for expungement. Such a measure broadens the scope of individuals who may qualify for expungement of their criminal records.

The Challenge

Contact the House Judiciary Committee AND the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee.

Urge them to advance this bill out of their committees.

Time is of the essence for bills to progress through the Maryland General Assembly.

Take Action Now

Let state legislators hear your voice!

YOU make the difference between this legislation passing or not. We need you to email contact legislators so that they will support the community’s demands.

In other words - contacting your elected officials make a HUGE difference.

Fill out the forms below and hit "Send" to demand that legislators PASS this bill our of their committees.

Email the
Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee

First Name

Last Name

I am a:

Message

I am writing to urge you to pass SB 1030, also known as the Good Cause Expungement bill, out of your committee.  As you may know, Maryland has adopted a piecemeal strategy regarding the expungement of criminal records. However, SB 1030 offers a significant step forward in addressing this issue. This bill proposes allowing individuals to petition a court for a judge to ascertain their eligibility for expungement, thereby broadening the scope of individuals who may qualify for expungement of their criminal records.  Expungement plays a crucial role in enabling individuals to move forward with their lives after having paid their debt to society. By expanding access to expungement through SB 1030, we can provide countless Marylanders with the opportunity for a fresh start and a second chance.  I strongly believe that SB 1030 is a vital piece of legislation that will positively impact the lives of many individuals in our community. Therefore, I respectfully urge you to pass this bill out of your committee and support its advancement through the legislative process.  Thank you.

Email the
House Judiciary
Committee

First Name

Last Name

I am a:

Message

I am writing to urge you to pass HB 523, also known as the Good Cause Expungement bill, out of your committee.  As you may know, Maryland has adopted a piecemeal strategy regarding the expungement of criminal records. However, HB 523 offers a significant step forward in addressing this issue. This bill proposes allowing individuals to petition a court for a judge to ascertain their eligibility for expungement, thereby broadening the scope of individuals who may qualify for expungement of their criminal records.  Expungement plays a crucial role in enabling individuals to move forward with their lives after having paid their debt to society. By expanding access to expungement through HB 523, we can provide countless Marylanders with the opportunity for a fresh start and a second chance.  I strongly believe that HB 523 is a vital piece of legislation that will positively impact the lives of many individuals in our community. Therefore, I respectfully urge you to pass this bill out of your committee and support its advancement through the legislative process.  Thank you.