119th (2025–2027)
S. 1580
Clean Slate Act of 2025This 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.