Clean Slate Act of 2025

The Clean Slate Act of 2025 provides two pathways to seal certain criminal records. It automatically seals records of individuals arrested but not convicted for federal offenses after 180 days, and seals records of those convicted of specific marijuana offenses after completing their sentences. For other nonviolent offenses, individuals can petition courts for record sealing after completing sentences, with courts weighing rehabilitation against public safety concerns. Sealed records cannot be used in most background checks, though law enforcement and security positions may access them, and employers hiring individuals with sealed records are protected from liability for related misconduct.