Maryland

The State of Clean Slate: Campaigns are Making Strides in the “Race to 14”
Across the country, a friendly competition is underway: Clean Slate partners across several states are working to become the 14th state (plus Washington D.C.) to pass an automated record sealing law. Learn more about the "Race to 14" in this update from Erik Altieri, Director of Campaigns.
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Maryland Takes a Stand for Second Chances with Passage of the Expungement Reform Act of 2025
In a bold and compassionate move, Maryland lawmakers have passed the Expungement Reform Act of 2025 (SB 432), marking a turning point in the fight for a fairer legal system and a stronger economy. Learn more in this update from Ryan Ewing, CSI, and Heather Warnken, University of Baltimore School of Law’s Center for Criminal Justice Reform.

Clean Slate is Making Progress Across the Country: A Birds-Eye View of Our State Campaigns
The 12 states that have already passed Clean Slate laws are the proof in the pudding: the momentum behind Clean Slate is fueled by the state partners who propel it forward every day. Get the latest updates on our active campaign states in this blog post by Erik Altieri, Director of Campaigns.
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