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This bill, known as the Clean Slate Act of 2024, makes several changes to Maryland's criminal expungement laws. It establishes procedures for the automated expungement of certain charges that meet "clean slate eligible" criteria, such as charges that are at least 3 years old and resulted in acquittal, dismissal, or a probation before judgment. The bill also reduces waiting periods for filing expungement petitions in some cases, and prohibits employers, educational institutions, and government agencies from denying applications or taking adverse actions solely based on expunged charges. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services to regularly report on the progress and outcomes of the automated expungement process.

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