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Advocates Cheer New Illinois Law That Seals Non-Violent Convictions 3 Years After Completing A Sentence
Advocates are celebrating Illinois’s newly signed Clean Slate law, which will automatically seal records for people with non-violent offenses three years after they finish their sentence, starting in 2029. Supporters say the change will remove barriers to employment, housing and financial opportunities that have long hindered people’s ability to move forward with their lives. The law does not apply automatically to individuals with violent offenses, who will need to petition a judge. Some opponents expressed concerns about accountability and the cost to the state, but lawmakers say implementation time will allow for funding and planning.
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Advocates Cheer New Illinois Law That Seals Non-Violent Convictions 3 Years After Completing A Sentence
Illinois lawmakers have enacted a new Clean Slate law to automatically seal records for people with non-violent offenses three years after finishing their sentence, expanding access to jobs, housing, and loans beginning in 2029.
2 Million Illinois Residents Could Have Convictions For Nonviolent Crimes Automatically Sealed Under New Law
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed the Clean Slate Act, a bipartisan law to automate the sealing of eligible records for people who have completed their sentences for non-violent offenses, expanding access to employment, housing, and education by removing procedural barriers.
