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AZ SB1321
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Analise Ortiz
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AI Summary
- Allows persons convicted of misdemeanors to petition the convicting court for expungement of their conviction record beginning January 1, 2027
- Requires a 3-year waiting period after completing probation or sentence before filing a petition, which must be served on the prosecuting attorney
- Excludes sexual offenses (chapter 14), offenses against children (chapter 35.1), domestic violence (section 13-3601), and DUI offenses (title 28, chapter 4) from eligibility
- Courts must deny expungement if the petitioner has a prior felony expungement, pending court matters, or unpaid restitution or fines
- Upon granting expungement, courts seal all conviction records and the person may legally respond to inquiries as if the conviction never occurred
Legislative Description
Misdemeanor expungement; requirements; procedure
Last Action
Senate read second time
1/27/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules1/26/2026
Judiciary and Elections1/26/2026
Full Bill Text
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