An Act to remove collateral consequences and protect the presumption of innocence
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to remove certain lasting penalties and restrictions – often called ‘collateral consequences’ – that can affect individuals after they’ve completed their sentences for crimes. It also seeks to strengthen the fundamental legal principle of the presumption of innocence, ensuring that individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The legislation intends to reduce barriers to employment, housing, and other opportunities for people with criminal records. It is part of a series of similar proposals.
Key provisions
- Removal of collateral consequences for certain criminal convictions.
- Strengthening the presumption of innocence.
- Addressing barriers to employment and housing for individuals with criminal records.
- Establishing a process for reviewing and potentially eliminating collateral consequences.
- Potential for a study order related to collateral consequences.
Who is affected
- Individuals with criminal records
- Potential employers
- Housing providers
- The criminal justice system
- The general public
Notable changes
- Addresses collateral consequences, which are penalties beyond the sentence imposed for a crime.
- Reinforces the legal principle of the presumption of innocence.
- Similar legislation has been proposed in the past.
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Sponsors
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27 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Andres X. Vargas
Antonio F. D. Cabral
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