Relates to providing for the release of certain grand jury proceeding materials on the basis of enduring historical importance

This bill allows individuals to petition courts to release old grand jury records (such as transcripts, evidence, or exhibits) if they have enduring historical importance. Records 40 years or older are presumed to qualify, with courts requiring that release would enhance historical understanding, foster scholarly research, or improve public knowledge of significant events. It specifically applies to cases where charges were dismissed or no indictment was issued. The court decides whether to release materials based solely on historical merit, not on current legal proceedings.