House Bill 2864
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Clean Slate Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 28, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2864
Congress
117
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 House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Clean Slate Act of 2021
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.
April 28, 2021
09/21/2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 12.
09/21/2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
09/21/2022
Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.
10/19/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
04/28/2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
04/28/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:48:34 PM