MD HB499

Standardizes expungement waiting periods to begin from "completion of the sentence" (when sentence expires including probation, parole, or mandatory supervision) rather than from the conviction date or varying language throughout the code

Expands the list of misdemeanor convictions eligible for expungement by adding violations of § 8-106, § 8-204, § 8-610 of the Criminal Law Article; § 9-408, § 9-501, § 9-502 of the Criminal Law Article; and § 16-101 of the Transportation Article

Requires courts to verify that persons seeking expungement have either paid court-ordered restitution or lack the ability to pay before granting expungement, and adds "success at court-ordered probation" as a factor in determining eligibility

Prohibits Maryland Judiciary Case Search from displaying records of charges that resulted in a stet (case placed on inactive status) at least 3 years prior, or cannabis possession convictions later pardoned by the Governor

Takes effect October 1, 2025, except the Case Search restrictions which take effect January 1, 2026