Advocates Push For Automated Criminal-Record Expungement in Mississippi

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.

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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.

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.