Proposal:Clean Slate Act of 2023

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 118th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	HR 2930
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	118
Status	Archived — 118th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Clean Slate Act of 2023

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.

Bill Title

Clean Slate Act of 2023

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2023-04-27: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
• 2023-04-27: Introduced in House
• 2023-04-27: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.