How SB 290 changes current law

Compared against the Kentucky Revised Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill establishes a new process for expunging certain felony and misdemeanor convictions and creates additional guidelines for the identification of eligible convictions.

• KRS 431.073

  Beginning August 2, 2032, and on the first business day of each month thereafter, the clerk of the court shall: [various subsections regarding expungement process]

  A new process for automatic expungement of certain felony and misdemeanor convictions will be established, starting in 2032.

• A NEW SECTION OF KRS CHAPTER 431 IS CREATED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: ...

  Defines terms related to criminal history providers and establishes criteria for expungable convictions.

• This section shall not preclude any person from filing an application for expungement pursuant to KRS 431.073 or a petition for expungement pursuant to KRS 431.078.

  Clarifies that the new expungement process does not replace existing methods for obtaining expungement.