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New Law Provides Clean Slate
Illinois’ Clean Slate Act creates an automated record-sealing process for people with certain non-violent convictions after they complete their sentence and a waiting period. The law removes the costly and complicated petition process that has long prevented many from moving forward, while still allowing law enforcement and certain regulated employers to access sealed records. By reducing bureaucratic barriers to employment, housing, and education, the legislation aims to support rehabilitation and successful reentry. The measure reinforces that justice includes both accountability and the opportunity to rebuild.
Advocates Rally in Annapolis to Push Expungement Legislation
Advocates gathered at the Maryland State House in Annapolis to urge lawmakers to support the Fair Chance Housing Act and the Clean Slate Act, bills aimed at reducing barriers to stable housing, work, and community reintegration for people with past justice involvement. The Fair Chance Housing Act would limit how background checks are used in rental decisions, making it easier for people to secure housing. Under the Clean Slate Act, eligible records would be automatically sealed once they qualify, easing administrative and financial burdens that often hinder access to opportunities. Rally speakers shared personal experiences of housing and employment barriers and emphasized that these reforms support healthier, more stable communities.
Mondays in Annapolis: Lobbyists, Citizens Come From Across the State to Push Policy Initiatives
Advocates and citizens from across Maryland gather in Annapolis on Mondays to speak with lawmakers and advance diverse public policy priorities during the legislative session.
Maryland Rally Will Highlight Need for Clean Slate & Fair Chance Housing
Advocates and directly impacted individuals in Maryland call for reducing barriers for people with past arrest and conviction records.
