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Easier Criminal Record Clearing: New Opportunities for Citizens

This act aims to facilitate the automatic sealing or expungement of past criminal records, helping individuals with a criminal history reintegrate into society. States will receive funds to modernize their systems, making this process faster and free of charge. This means eligible citizens can clear their records more quickly.
Key points
Financial support for states to modernize systems for automatic criminal record sealing or expungement.
Automatic record clearing means citizens do not need to apply or pay fees.
States will be required to report data on the number of individuals whose records have been cleared, disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and gender.
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Print number: 118_HR_2983
Sponsor: Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]
Process start date: 2023-04-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Fresh Start Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_2983.

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:

  • Financial support for states to modernize systems for automatic criminal record sealing or expungement.
  • Automatic record clearing means citizens do not need to apply or pay fees.
  • States will be required to report data on the number of individuals whose records have been cleared, 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: 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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