BILL · 2023–24 SESSION

SB 5644: Juvenile records

Concerning juvenile records.

Summary

Explains that all records relating to the commission of juvenile offenses are confidential.
Requires courts to provide written notice to individuals whose records are sealed that includes an explanation of what it means to have a sealed juvenile record.
Creates a cause of action where various legal and government entities that disseminate sealed or destroyed juvenile records may be sued for damages by the subject of those records.
Provides individuals whose records are eligible for sealing with access to an attorney if necessary.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5644), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to juvenile records;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 5644 (2025–26) Gift card criminal conduct · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5644 (2021–22) Behavioral health coresponse · Enacted · Chapter 232, Laws of 2022
SB 5644 (2019–20) Homeless hosting/religious · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5644 (2017–18) Skill center facility maint. · Enacted · Chapter 187, Laws of 2017
SB 5644 (2015–16) Initial detention/inv tr act · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5644 (2013–14) Liquor lic. issuance fees · Enacted · Chapter 12, Laws of 2013, 2nd Special Session
SB 5644 (2011–12) Science & public policy · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5644 (2009–10) Home inspectors · Did not pass · died in committee