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Standard Summary
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The Clean Slate Act of 2025 amends federal criminal‑record law to automatically seal certain non‑violent offenses—particularly those involving marijuana—after the completion of a sentence or 60 days following an arrest with no charges. It also protects sealed records from perjury liability, excludes them from background checks, and provides employer immunity for employees whose records are sealed.
Key Points
- 1Automatic sealing of records for non‑violent marijuana offenses after 1 year of sentence completion.
- 2Sealing of records for arrests with no charges within 60 days.
- 3Protection from perjury liability and exclusion from background checks.
- 4Employer immunity for employees whose records are sealed.
- 5Record‑keeping and reporting requirements for federal agencies.
Impact Areas
Individuals with qualifying non‑violent offensesEmployers and hiring agenciesLaw enforcement and courtsInsurance and credit agencies
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