S. 1380 · 117th Congress
Clean Slate Act of 2021
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Bob Casey
- Introduced
- 2021-04-27
- Latest action
- 2021-04-27 · Introduced in Senate
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.