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Illinois Sen. Passes Clean Slate Act to Seal Criminal Records for Crimes Not Considered Serious
The Illinois Senate has passed legislation to streamline the sealing of criminal records for individuals convicted of crimes not deemed serious, creating an automatic process rather than relying solely on petitions. The bill, part of the broader “Clean Slate” movement, aims to reduce barriers to employment, housing and other opportunities for people with eligible records. Supporters say the reform will modernize the state’s criminal-record system and advance fairness, while some counties and agencies caution that implementation will require updates to technology, staff training and administrative coordination.
Organizers Await Pritzker’s Signature On Historic Clean Slate Legislation
Illinois advocates are awaiting J.B. Pritzker’s signature on the landmark Clean Slate bill—passed by the state legislature in late October—which would automate sealing of eligible arrest and conviction records and open up new opportunities for millions of residents.
Illinois Sen. Passes Clean Slate Act to Seal Criminal Records for Crimes Not Considered Serious
Illinois lawmakers in the state Senate approved a new version of the Clean Slate Act bill that will expand automatic sealing of non-violent and less serious criminal records — marking a significant push for second-chance reform in the state.
The Clean Slate Initiative Celebrates the Passage of Illinois Clean Slate Act
Illinois joins a growing national movement as the 13th state to pass Clean Slate, giving 1.74 million residents a fair chance at a fresh start.
