House Bill 8560
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Kenneth P. Thompson Begin Again Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 9, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8560
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Kenneth P. Thompson Begin Again Act
This bill permits the expungement of certain records concerning first-time drug possession offenses that were committed at any age. Under current law, only individuals who committed these offenses before age 21 may apply to have their records expunged.
October 9, 2020
10/09/2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
10/09/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:33 PM