Letter from Senator Peter Oberacker
Clean Slate Bill Is Misguided
I am writing to express my profound dismay at Governor Hochul’s recent decision to sign the Clean Slate Bill into law. This misguided legislation will automatically seal the criminal records of individuals convicted of certain crimes, including felonies, after a specified period of time.
By shielding criminals from the accountability of their actions, the Clean Slate Bill will inadvertently facilitate recidivism and endanger our communities. I am supportive of giving individuals a second chance, but I am not okay with hiding serious crimes like manslaughter, gang assault, and armed robbery—to name a few.
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