Clean Slate Act of 2021
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 28, 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 happenedSep 21, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 12.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 28, 2021
- Sep 21, 2022Committee
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 12.
Judiciary Committee - Sep 21, 2022Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Judiciary Committee - Sep 21, 2022Committee
Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.
Judiciary Committee - Oct 19, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - Apr 28, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Apr 28, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 28, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House