Nick Reisman reports for New York State of Politics that supporters of the proposed Clean Slate Act were bragging Feb. 15 that all of the newly elected members of the New York state Assembly are backing the legislation that would seal many criminal records. Sarahana Shrestha, a new Ulster County Assemblymember, is one of those backing the bill. So is lawmaker George Alvarez, who said, “Along with all ten of the newly sworn in Assembly Members, I am proud to co-sponsor the Clean Slate Act. Clean Slate is an economic justice bill, a racial justice bill, a housing justice bill, and a community safety bill. Both data and common sense make clear that eliminating barriers to jobs, housing, and education benefits all of our communities.” The bill has stalled in the state Assembly over the last several years, and these new members hope to get it through this session. Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay voiced his opposition to the Clean Slate legislation last month, saying, "I think we all believe that in life, you should have second chances, but that doesn't mean carte blanche or you erase the total history of the person." Read more about this story at New York State of Politics.