Clean Slate Momentum Builds in Pennsylvania as Auto-Sealing Backlog Hits 2025 Target

Pennsylvania’s Clean Slate program has successfully erased its backlog of criminal records eligible for automatic sealing, reaching its 2025 target. As the nation’s pioneering statewide automated record-sealing system—first enacted in 2018—the initiative is now gaining renewed momentum. This achievement not only validates the program’s design but also expands opportunities for individuals who encounter barriers in employment, housing, and other areas due to past records. The development has sparked discussions around adopting similar reforms in other states.