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Maryland Considers Expanding Expungement as Clean Slate Laws Spread

Maryland lawmakers are considering expanding expungement and “Clean Slate” laws to automatically clear more than 100,000 criminal records for eligible individuals. The proposal would broaden eligibility beyond minor offenses to help more people overcome barriers to employment, housing, and education. Advocates argue the measure promotes rehabilitation and reintegration, while critics raise concerns about public safety. […]

Connecticut’s Clean Slate Law Erases More Than 150,000 People’s Criminal Records

Connecticut’s new “Clean Slate” law automatically expunges criminal records for more than 150,000 people who have completed their sentences and met eligibility criteria. The law aims to reduce barriers to employment, housing, and education for individuals with past convictions. Officials say this automatic process eliminates the need for people to file petitions, speeding up reintegration. […]

Push to Remove Criminal History Inquiry from Job Applications in Ohio Gains Steam After Key Compromise

Ohio lawmakers are considering legislation that would remove questions about criminal history from initial job applications for many private employers. The proposal, a form of “ban-the-box” policy, aims to ensure applicants with criminal records are first evaluated on their qualifications. A compromise version scaled back earlier requirements on employers but still delays criminal-history inquiries until […]

Is Your FCRA Background Check Process Defensible?

Employers must design their Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) background-screening processes to be defensible — meaning consistently applied, fully documented, and ready to withstand audits or legal scrutiny. Key compliance elements include standalone disclosures, candidate authorization, consistent adverse-action procedures, centralized documentation, and role-specific screening rationale. As hiring expands across jurisdictions and vendors, defensibility prevents legal […]

Federal Court Case Indicates Limits of Fair-Chance Hiring Defenses

A federal appellate decision from the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals clarifies limits on employer defenses under fair-chance hiring laws. The court ruled that an applicant’s voluntary disclosure of criminal history does not allow employers to bypass procedural requirements under Pennsylvania’s Criminal History Record Information Act (CHRIA). Employers must still follow rules governing when […]

California’s Fair Chance Hiring Rules Could Change Again

The California Assembly Bill 2095 could modify how employers apply the state’s Fair Chance Act, which limits when and how criminal history can be considered in hiring decisions. The proposal would adjust procedures employers must follow when evaluating criminal records after a conditional job offer. Supporters say the change would clarify and streamline compliance, while […]

California’s Fair Chance Hiring Rules Could Change Again

The California Assembly Bill 2095 could modify how employers apply the state’s Fair Chance Act, which limits when and how criminal history can be considered in hiring decisions. The proposal would adjust procedures employers must follow when evaluating criminal records after a conditional job offer. Supporters say the change would clarify and streamline compliance, while […]

50 State Guide: Clean Slate Laws

What is this guide about?

Asurint’s comprehensive guide is designed to provide a high-level snapshot of laws that provide automatic sealing or automatic expungement of criminal records. This guide focuses on automatic relief for non-convictions and convictions.

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The State by State Spread of Clean Slate Legislation

Clean Slate policies are rapidly reshaping hiring and background screening as states adopt automated or expanded record‑sealing systems. New York’s recent law follows Michigan and California in shifting from petition-based processes to automatic sealing, creating major compliance challenges for multi‑state employers. Varying eligibility rules, waiting periods, and access exceptions require organizations to reassess screening protocols, […]

The Hidden ROI of Fair Chance Hiring That Nobody Calculates

Fair chance hiring offers measurable business benefits that most companies overlook. Khalil Osiris highlights how second-chance employees contribute to retention, performance, and cost savings—while also driving social impact.

Key Insights:
• Second-chance hires show higher loyalty and lower absenteeism.
• Retention rates improve by 13%, saving thousands annually.
• Federal and state […]