Committee reviews amended 'Clean Slate' automatic sealing proposal; asks for clarifications

Jan 28, 2026

The committee reviewed a strike-and-replace amendment to LD 1911 (automatic record sealing/Clean Slate). Sponsor and Ryan Ewing walked members through offense lists, exclusions (firearms, OUI), and administrative processes; staff agreed to follow up with licensing, SBI/DPFR, and fiscal clarifications before the next session.

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Sen. Rachel Talbot Ross and Ryan Ewing, a strategist for the Clean Slate initiative, presented an amended strike-and-replace version of LD 1911 that would create an automated sealing process for many misdemeanor and some felony convictions.

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