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Maine’s Clean Slate Act Would Promote Fairness and Preserve Public Safety
In this opinion piece, Margo Walsh, founder and CEO of Maine-Works, explains why she supports Maine’s Clean Slate Act (LD 1911), arguing that old arrest or conviction records should not limit a person’s future potential. She highlights how the current petition-based system is inaccessible and how the bill would replace it with an automated system that improves fairness while maintaining public safety. Walsh notes that expanding record sealing could help an estimated 163,000 Mainers access jobs, housing, and education, and shares personal stories to illustrate the transformative impact of second chances.
Majority of Marylanders Favor Clean Slate Act, Reducing Barriers to a Fresh Start for Those with Non-Violent Convictions
New polling shows most Maryland voters support the Maryland Clean Slate Act, which would use an automated process to seal eligible records and reduce barriers to jobs, housing, and stability.
Maine’s Clean Slate Act Would Promote Fairness and Preserve Public Safety
Maine’s Clean Slate Act would modernize record sealing with an automated process that expands opportunities, protects public safety, and supports people moving forward after past involvement with the justice system.
'Clean Slate' Law Helps Former Inmates Find Work While Boosting Illinois’ Economy
This piece highlights how Illinois’ Clean Slate Act helps people rebuild workforce participation and strengthens the state’s economy, alongside other reader opinions on politics and culture.
