S 1114
An Act requiring clean slate automated record sealing
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Bill overview
This bill aims to simplify and automate the process of sealing criminal and civil records in Massachusetts. It seeks to provide individuals with a ‘clean slate’ by automatically sealing eligible records after a certain period, reducing barriers to employment, housing, and other opportunities. The goal is to improve access to these opportunities for people who have completed their sentences or resolved civil cases.
Key provisions
- Automated record sealing process for eligible records.
- A specified timeframe after completion of a sentence or resolution of a case for records to be sealed.
- Reduced administrative burden for individuals seeking record sealing.
- Eligibility criteria for record sealing will be established.
- The bill intends to streamline the current record sealing process.
- The sealing of records will apply to both criminal and civil records.
- The law will apply to records sealed under existing procedures.
- The bill will establish a process for individuals to request a review of their sealed records.
Who is affected
- Individuals with criminal records
- Individuals with civil records
- Employers
- Housing providers
- Applicants for employment
Notable changes
- Simplifies the current record sealing process.
- Introduces an automated sealing mechanism.
- Expands access to record sealing opportunities.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Cindy F. Friedman
Cosponsors
Brendan P. Crighton
Cindy F. Friedman
James B. Eldridge
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Bill S.1114 194th (Current)
An Act requiring clean slate automated record sealing
By Ms. Friedman, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1114) of Cindy F. Friedman, Adam Gomez, Joanne M. Comerford, John F. Keenan and other members of the General Court for legislation to provide easier and greater access to record sealing. The Judiciary.
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Bill Information
Presenter: Cindy F. Friedman Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means Special Attachments: Committee - Senate member votes
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.1114
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 5/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 6/16/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-09:00 PM in A-2 |
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