SB3258 Summary

• Amends the Criminal Identification Act to revise expungement and sealing procedures for criminal records, including expanded eligibility for certain offenses and new waiting periods based on offense type.

• Allows sealing of records for misdemeanor violations of Section 11-503 of the Illinois Vehicle Code (BAIID violations) committed before age 25 if the offender has no other convictions for DUI/BAIID offenses.

• Expands the definition of "sex offense" for child sex offender restrictions to include additional crimes such as grooming, traveling to meet a minor, custodial sexual misconduct, and certain prostitution-related offenses.

• Clarifies that child sex offender restrictions apply only when the victim is under 18 years of age at the time of the offense.

• Adds "bikeway" and "trail" to the definition of "public park" for purposes of child sex offender proximity restrictions.