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Easier Criminal Record Sealing and Expungement

This act aims to make it easier for citizens to seal or expunge old criminal records. States can receive up to $5 million to modernize their systems, making this process automatic and free of charge. This helps individuals with a criminal past re-enter society more easily, without needing to file applications or pay fees themselves.
Key points
States can receive up to $5 million to improve systems for sealing and expunging criminal records.
The process of sealing or expunging records should be automatic and not delayed by unpaid fees.
The act helps individuals with a criminal past re-integrate into society and find employment faster.
States will report data on the number of individuals whose records have been sealed or expunged, disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and gender.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_5651
Sponsor: Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]
Process start date: 2021-10-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Fresh Start Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5651.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States can receive up to $5 million to improve systems for sealing and expunging criminal records.
  • The process of sealing or expunging records should be automatic and not delayed by unpaid fees.
  • The act helps individuals with a criminal past re-integrate into society and find employment faster.
  • States will report data on the number of individuals whose records have been sealed or expunged, disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and gender.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 13.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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