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Sentence Review: LD 1911 – The Clean Slate Bill
LD 1911, known as the Clean Slate Bill, is proposed Maine legislation that would automatically seal certain criminal history records after individuals have completed their sentences and remained offense-free for a prescribed period. The bill aims to remove long-term barriers to employment, housing, education, and civic participation that arise from public access to past convictions. It excludes the most serious crimes and maintains sealed records for law-enforcement and legally required background checks. Supporters say automatic sealing can strengthen communities, improve economic outcomes, and support successful reintegration.
Sentence Review: LD 1911 – The Clean Slate Bill
LD 1911 – The Clean Slate Bill would automatically seal eligible criminal records in Maine after set waiting periods, helping people with convictions access jobs, housing, and education once they’ve completed their sentences while excluding violent and serious offenses.
Clean Slate Law Goes Into Effect In Oklahoma
Oklahoma’s Clean Slate law officially goes into effect, automatically sealing eligible criminal records and providing renewed opportunities for justice-impacted individuals across the state. Learn how this significant reform will help Oklahomans access jobs, housing, and education without the burden of an old record.
Clean-Slate Laws Could Give Former Prisoners in Florida a Real Second Chance
Clean-slate laws could give former prisoners in Florida a real second chance — an opinion piece advocating for automated record-sealing to eliminate the costly, time-consuming barriers to expungement and open employment doors for the 6.2 million Floridians with criminal records.
