Bill > SB483

This bill, known as the Clean Slate Act of 2026, mandates that by July 1, 2028, the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services and the Judiciary must automatically "shield" (meaning make inaccessible to the public) all court and police records for cases that meet specific eligibility criteria, and thereafter, on a monthly basis, they must continue to shield any newly eligible cases. The bill defines "technically eligible for expungement" as cases where, based on the type of charge or conviction and the time elapsed, a person would normally be able to petition for their records to be removed from public view. This proactive approach aims to clear certain criminal records without requiring individuals to file individual requests, thereby providing a fresh start for those who qualify.