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New York Will Give a "Clean Slate" to Formerly Incarcerated People
New York Will Give a ‘Clean Slate’ to Formerly Incarcerated People
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation that could make as many as two million people eligible to have their criminal records sealed.
Initiative to give formerly incarcerated people a 2nd chance gets financial boost
A bounced check, a police arrest, and the fight to give millions a second chance
New York Passes Automatic Criminal Record Expungement "Clean Slate" Law
The New York State House and Assembly have passed A1029C, the New York Clean Slate Act, sending the measure to Governor Kathy Hochul for signature.
Initiative to give formerly incarcerated people a 2nd chance gets a financial boost
Initiative to give formerly incarcerated people a 2nd chance gets a financial boost.
New York Becomes 12th State to Pass "Clean Slate" Record Clearance Policy
“We applaud New York lawmakers for reaching an agreement and supporting this common-sense policy. Over 2.3 million people have a record in New York, but only .2% of eligible people have cleared their records under the current system.
More states pushing 'Clean Slate' legislation to clear former convicts
More states pushing 'Clean Slate' legislation to clear former convicts.
Lawmakers Discuss Ways to Make Clearing a Criminal Record Easier
Many ‘clean slate’ programs automatically seal arrest and conviction records after people have completed their sentences and remained crime-free.
How "second chance" laws could transform the US justice system
How "second chance" laws could transform the US justice system.
John Legend knows the obstacles of life after prison. He wants you to know them too
John Legend speaks on the obstacles of life after prison.
