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Fresh Start Act of 2025

HR 3111 · In committee · last action April 30, 2025

<p><strong>Fresh Start Act of 2025</strong></p><p>This bill allows grants under the National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) to be used to implement a state law that provides for the automatic expungement or sealing of certain criminal records.</p><p>NCHIP grants support efforts by state and tribal governments to enhance the quality, completeness, and accessibility of criminal history record information and ensure the implementation of effective background check systems.</p>

Sponsor

Laurel Lee (R-FL)

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Official summary

<p><strong>Fresh Start Act of 2025</strong></p><p>This bill allows grants under the National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) to be used to implement a state law that provides for the automatic expungement or sealing of certain criminal records.</p><p>NCHIP grants support efforts by state and tribal governments to enhance the quality, completeness, and accessibility of criminal history record information and ensure the implementation of effective background check systems.</p>