Colorado’s Clean Slate Act will automatically seal over 100,000 nonviolent criminal records, aiming to help individuals with past misdemeanors and certain felonies find jobs and housing without the burden of their past.
Supporters see this as a fair step for rehabilitation, while critics raise concerns about employers being unable to access relevant information, especially in sensitive industries like healthcare and education. The balance between second chances and maintaining transparency remains a key point of debate as more states consider similar legislation.
Who is eligible? How does it work?
Read more: [Colorado Sun]
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