New York is considering a bill that would seal the records of some former prisoners who are able to stay out of trouble after they've been released.
The Clean Slate Act takes various forms in different states, but generally the legislation seals the criminal records of former prisoners after they've served their time.
New York State Senator Daniel G. Stec said,"While the state of New York is overrun by crime this body has decided to double down and allow criminals who already face no-cash bail or solitary confinement another soft on crime law." "The Clean Slate act really has built up a pretty diverse and fascinating coalition around it," said Ames Grawert, from the Brennan Center for Justice. Grawert claims New York state could be losing $7.1 billion annually due to underemployment among those with a criminal record.
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