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Clean Start Act: Easing Life After Nonviolent Offenses.

This act allows individuals with federal nonviolent offenses related to substance use disorders to have their records sealed from public view. This helps them secure employment and reintegrate into society without the lasting stigma of their past. The law aims to support rehabilitation and social reintegration.
Key points
Allows sealing of records for certain federal nonviolent offenses linked to substance use disorders.
Eligible individuals must complete treatment programs and fulfill sentence requirements.
Sealing means the offense can be treated as if it never occurred, improving employment and housing prospects.
Courts and law enforcement must inform individuals about the option to seal records.
Provides incentives for states to adopt similar record-sealing laws.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_5146
Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]
Process start date: 2022-11-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Clean Start Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_5146.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-11-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Allows sealing of records for certain federal nonviolent offenses linked to substance use disorders.
  • Eligible individuals must complete treatment programs and fulfill sentence requirements.
  • Sealing means the offense can be treated as if it never occurred, improving employment and housing prospects.
  • Courts and law enforcement must inform individuals about the option to seal records.
  • Provides incentives for states to adopt similar record-sealing laws.
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 Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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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