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Read our latest press releases and commentary and check out the latest Clean Slate news hits.
Curtis Reed: Clean Slate Act Opens the Door to Job Opportunities for Millions
An opinion piece highlighting how the Clean Slate Act’s automated record sealing could expand access to jobs and opportunity for millions of people with records.
Formerly Incarcerated Celebrate Passage of Illinois' Clean Slate Act
The Illinois Clean Slate Act is celebrated as a milestone, with people with records and advocates highlighting the impact of automated record sealing statewide.
Advocates Rally in Annapolis to Push Expungement Legislation
Coverage of a Maryland rally advocating the Fair Chance Housing Act and Clean Slate Act to expand access to housing and support automated record sealing for people with past justice involvement.
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.
Maine Lawmakers Consider Bill To Seal Criminal Records 5-10 Years After Date of Conviction
Maine lawmakers are advancing a bill to seal many records 5–10 years after conviction, aiming to reduce long-term barriers to employment and housing while drawing debate over transparency and public safety.
New Law Provides Clean Slate
Illinois’ new Clean Slate Act will seal eligible non-violent conviction records through an automated process, reducing barriers to employment, housing, and education while promoting second chances and successful reentry.
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.
