H.R. 2348 · 116th Congress
Clean Slate Act of 2019
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Lisa Blunt Rochester
- Introduced
- 2019-04-22
- Latest action
- 2019-05-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Summary
Clean Slate Act of 2019
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.