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OK HB3835

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Stan May

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands criminal record expungement eligibility for human trafficking victims from prostitution-related offenses only to any criminal offense committed as a result of being trafficked

  • Removes the "good cause" standard requirement and mandates courts grant expungement petitions when the defendant proves victimization by a preponderance of the evidence

  • Waives all filing fees and costs for expungement petitions and requires hearings to be closed to the public

  • Creates a presumption favoring expungement when official documentation, prior victimization determination, or a causal link between trafficking and the offense exists

  • Allows victims to seek expungement at any time with no waiting period; effective date November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Human trafficking; authorizing expungements for criminal offenses committed by human trafficking victims; effective date.

Last Action

CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Criminal Judiciary2/3/2026
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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