New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

S 4310 — Revises law concerning vacating court orders to expunge criminal records.

Last action — INT 1RS REF SJU

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

This bill revises the process for vacating expungement orders for criminal records.

The bill allows courts to vacate expungement orders for criminal records under broader circumstances than currently allowed. It includes provisions for petitions regardless of when the original order was made, based on various factors indicating good cause.

Summary

Vacating court orders-revise law, to expunge criminal records

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

2 added · 0 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment adds Senator Raj Mukherji, representing District 32 (Hudson), to the legislation. This change identifies the senator as a sponsor or supporter of the bill.

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BRAMNICK District 21 (Middlesex, Morris, Somerset and Union)         SYNOPSIS      Revises law concerning vacating court orders to expunge criminal records.
BRAMNICK District 21 (Middlesex, Morris, Somerset and Union) Senator  RAJ MUKHERJI District 32 (Hudson)         SYNOPSIS      Revises law concerning vacating court orders to expunge criminal records.
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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 118 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (118)

118 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4310 do?
Vacating court orders-revise law, to expunge criminal records
Who sponsors S 4310?
S 4310 is sponsored by Mukherji, Raj (Democrat) and Bramnick, Jon M. (Republican).
What is the current status of S 4310?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced May 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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