Clean Slate Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 27, 2021)
Clean Slate Act of 2021
This bill establishes a framework for sealing records related to certain federal criminal offenses.
Courts must automatically seal records related to (1) a conviction for simple possession of a controlled substance or for any nonviolent offense involving marijuana, or (2) an arrest for an offense that does not result in a conviction.
Additionally, an individual who meets certain criteria may petition to seal records related to a conviction for other nonviolent offenses.
What just happenedApr 27, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateApr 27, 2021
- Apr 27, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Apr 27, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate