Clean Slate Act of 2021

United States117th CongressHR-2864House of Representatives
Updated: Sep 21, 2022

Summary

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.

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Timeline

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S-1380: Clean Slate Act of 2021

Introduced in Senate

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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  2. Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.

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  3. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 12.

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  4. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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