Senate Bill 5047
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Clean Slate Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Dec 17, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5047
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Clean Slate Act of 2020
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 (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.
December 17, 2020
12/17/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
12/17/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:46 PM