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Clean Slate Act: Automatic Sealing of Certain Criminal Records

This act aims to automatically seal certain arrest records without conviction and nonviolent marijuana-related offenses after sentence completion. This helps citizens find employment and reintegrate into society without disclosing these records in most situations. It also allows individuals to petition for sealing other nonviolent offenses.
Key points
Automatically seals records of arrests without conviction and nonviolent marijuana-related offenses after a specified period and sentence completion.
Individuals with sealed records are generally not required to disclose this information, improving employment and access to services.
Allows individuals to petition for sealing other nonviolent offense records, subject to specific conditions and waiting periods.
Employers hiring individuals with sealed records are immune from liability for misconduct related to the sealed information.
Law enforcement and courts retain access to sealed records for specific purposes, such as investigations or background checks for sensitive positions.
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Print number: 118_HR_2930
Sponsor: Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large]
Process start date: 2023-04-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Clean Slate Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_2930.

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 2023-04-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Automatically seals records of arrests without conviction and nonviolent marijuana-related offenses after a specified period and sentence completion.
  • Individuals with sealed records are generally not required to disclose this information, improving employment and access to services.
  • Allows individuals to petition for sealing other nonviolent offense records, subject to specific conditions and waiting periods.
  • Employers hiring individuals with sealed records are immune from liability for misconduct related to the sealed information.
  • Law enforcement and courts retain access to sealed records for specific purposes, such as investigations or background checks for sensitive positions.
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. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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