BOSTON (WWLP) – A fresh start for formerly incarcerated people can mean more than just getting a job or renting an apartment–it can also mean having your record automatically sealed.
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The Clean Start coalition held a briefing with lawmakers and advocates on Wednesday to raise awareness about a bill that legislator’s are planning to introduce this session.
This legislation looks to automatically seal records for eligible people with criminal records who successfully served a set duration of time for a meaningful second chance.
A western Massachusetts woman spoke about her personal experience as a formerly incarcerated person and having to lie about previously being convicted of a felony in order to get a job and housing…