Clean Slate Act 2025: Automatic Sealing of Certain Criminal Records
This act aims to facilitate reintegration into society for individuals who were arrested but not convicted, or convicted of certain non-violent offenses. By automatically sealing or allowing petitions to seal criminal records, citizens may have better chances for employment and avoiding stigmatization, positively impacting their finances and social integration.
Key points
Automatic sealing of records for arrests without conviction and certain non-violent marijuana-related offenses after sentence completion.
Option to petition for sealing of other non-violent offense records after completing the sentence and meeting specific criteria.
Sealed information will not appear in most background checks, making it easier to find employment and housing.
Employers hiring individuals with sealed records will be immune from liability for future misconduct related to the sealed information.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1580
Sponsor: Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE]
Process start date: 2025-05-01