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After Years-Long Delay, Clean Slate’s Automated Erasures Move Forward in Connecticut
BRIDGEPORT, CT — Congregations Organized for a New Connecticut (CONECT) hosted its Fall Assembly on Sunday, October 5, 2025, joined by local, state, and national leaders celebrating Clean Slates. After a two-year delay in the implementation of the state’s law, automated erasures for old, low-level offenses has begun to move forward — and, once the state has processed all eligible records, over 100,000 people are expected to benefit from the law.
Sheena Meade, CEO of The Clean Slate Initiative, issued the following statement after the event:
“After years of advocacy from faith leaders, community members, and directly impacted people, Clean Slate’s automated record sealing has finally begun in Connecticut — and soon, the backlog of records to be sealed will be completed. This milestone means that Connecticut residents will no longer be held back by old, low-level convictions. It means doors are opening to better jobs, more housing options, more stability, more opportunity. Connecticut is keeping its promise — for more than 125,000 people, old mistakes no longer define their future, and a new chapter can begin.”
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Learn more about Connecticut’s Clean Slate Law at cleanslatect.org.
Activist Hosts Town Hall for Clean Slate Legislation
A town hall meeting was hosted to spotlight proposed “Clean Slate” legislation, which would simplify how eligible individuals can have past records expunged. The gathering featured advocates, community members, and individuals who described barriers they faced due to lingering records. Organizers emphasized the need for an automated expungement system to reduce costs, legal complexity, and delays. Attendees were encouraged to engage with legislators and help raise momentum for passing the bill.
After Years-Long Delay, Clean Slate’s Automated Erasures Move Forward in Connecticut
After years of delays, Connecticut has begun implementing automated record erasures under its Clean Slate law. CSI CEO Sheena Meade applauds this milestone, which will open doors to jobs, housing, and opportunity for over 100,000 residents.
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125,000 Convictions Could Be Cleared Under CT's Clean Slate Program: 'Lead to New Opportunities'
Connecticut's Clean Slate program, established in 2021, is progressing toward clearing up to 125,000 eligible records by mid-November 2025, following the resolution of technical delays. The initiative aims to automatically expunge certain misdemeanor and low-level felony convictions, enhancing access to employment, housing, and education for individuals who have completed their sentences. Advocates, including those from Congregations Organized for a New Connecticut (CONECT), have been instrumental in pushing for the program's implementation, highlighting its potential to provide second chances and reduce barriers for individuals seeking to reintegrate into society.
