April 23, 2026
Why Hawaiʻi Needs A ‘Clean Slate’ Law

In coverage by Honolulu Civil Beat, the case for a Clean Slate law in Hawaiʻi is laid out as a critical step toward expanding opportunity. The article explores how automated record sealing could reduce barriers to employment, housing, and economic mobility for people with records. Advocates emphasize the importance of modernizing systems to ensure more equitable access to second chances. The piece underscores how similar policies in other states have delivered meaningful, large-scale impact.
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