The Clean Slate Initiative

@livefreechicago @ENDPPIL @C4RacialJustice @impactforequity @codeforamerica State Rep. @RepJGB and State Sen. @ElgieSims led the bill through the legislative process, and @GovPritzker signed the bill into law in early 2026. Learn more in our 2025 Annual Report: cleanslateinitiative.org/documents/2025… #SecondChances #RecordSealing #EconomicOpportunity

This progress reflects years of leadership and advocacy from partners across the state, including @livefreechicago, @ENDPPIL , @C4RacialJustice , @impactforequity , @codeforamerica, and others.

Clean Slate Replay 2025: Victory in Illinois Last October, Illinois passed the Clean Slate Act (HB 1836), becoming the 13th state to pass an automated record sealing law. Today, 1.74 million people in Illinois are on a path to full or partial record sealing.

In a new @civilbeat op-ed, Jamee Mahealani Miller & Michelle Manalo make the case for #CleanSlate in Hawaiʻi—and what expanded access to record sealing can mean for people, families, & communities. 🔗 Read the full piece: cleanslateinitiative.org/news #SecondChances #RecordSealing

AI is reshaping the future of work. So who gets to be part of it? Within 5 years, over 1 billion jobs could be transformed by AI. This new commentary from @Sheena_Meade in @blackenterprise highlights what’s at stake as our economy evolves. Read more here: cleanslateinitiative.org/in-the-news/am…

During Second Chance Month, a huge thank you to the Fulcrum for publishing our Decarceration Fellow Marvin Treadwell's powerful op-ed! 💪🏽🔗 Read the full piece via the link below or in our bio! #SecondChanceMonth #livefreeillinois #CriminalJusticeReform thefulcrum.us/community/rest…

We’re grateful to the bipartisan sponsors leading this effort — and especially to those also championing the Clean Slate Act and Fresh Start Act in Congress. Together, we’re working to make second chances a reality for millions. Learn more: cleanslateinitiative.org/federal

The House (H.R. 1173) and Senate (S.R. 668) resolutions reflect a shared belief: when someone has earned a Second Chance, they should no longer be held back from opportunities like jobs, housing, or education.

Last week, leaders in Congress came together — across party lines — to introduce resolutions supporting the recognition of April 2026 as #SecondChanceMonth.

🚨Breaking: Maine passes LD 1911 in the race to the 14th #CleanSlate state. The bill automates record sealing and expands eligibility—benefiting ~123,000 Mainers. The bill now heads to Gov. Janet Mills for signature. A major step forward for #secondchances.

Cheers to 5 years of #CleanSlate, Michigan! bridgemi.com/michigan-gover…

Second chances shouldn't be a privilege reserved for the powerful. That's why we're working to advance #CleanSlate policies at the state and federal levels. Everyone who has earned a #secondchance should receive one. newsweek.com/second-chances…

Every year, millions of skilled, qualified people are ready to work, but outdated records block them from jobs they are qualified to do. This Second Chance Month, we’re celebrating Clean Slate policies alongside @CleanSlate_Init! Learn more at cleanslateinitiative.org/americas-untap…

HUGE: Maine Senate passes LD 1911 (Clean Slate) 20–12! 🎉This bill could give ~123,000 Mainers a real second chance through automated record sealing—unlocking jobs, housing, education, and stability. Next up: House floor vote!

Every qualified person deserves a fair shot at opportunity. During Second Chance Month, we're teaming up with the Responsible Business Initiative for Justice to highlight the power of second chances and the talent waiting to thrive. Learn more at cleanslateinitiative.org/americas-untap…

The data is clear: an arrest or conviction record doesn’t stay with one person—it shapes the lives of whole families. From housing to financial stability, the impacts are real and measurable. Solutions like automated record sealing can help repair this harm.

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@CleanSlate_Init Hi! I’m researching Clean Slate / cannabis expungement policies and was wondering if you have any data (or pointers) on state-level spending for implementation and also for active labour market policies related with it. Any guidance would be hugely appreciated!

Big news in Maryland: the State Senate has passed SB 483, the Maryland Clean Slate Act. This is about removing barriers to stability for families and expanding access to opportunity. Now it’s on to the House—let’s keep the momentum going! #CleanSlate

The rally was just the beginning. Since then, BUILD & directly impacted leaders and allies have been organizing, testifying, and meeting with legislators. Now it’s crossover week. Clean Slate.
Fair Chance Housing. It’s time to turn momentum into action.