The proposed bill, known as the Residential Tenant Clean Slate Act, aims to provide tenants with a mechanism to seal eviction records, thereby offering them a "clean slate" after certain conditions are met. The bill defines key terms such as "clean slate relief," "eviction proceeding," and "tenant," and establishes the process for tenants to petition for clean slate relief. If a trial court dismisses an eviction proceeding, it is required to grant clean slate relief immediately. Additionally, tenants can petition for relief under specific circumstances, including if the eviction was related to nonpayment during the COVID-19 pandemic or if a minor child was involved in the proceeding.

The bill outlines the court's responsibilities when issuing an order for clean slate relief, including sealing records and ensuring that the tenant is not questioned about the eviction in various contexts, such as housing applications or employment. It also prohibits landlords from considering prior evictions for which clean slate relief has been granted. The act is set to become operative on January 1, 2026, and allows the State Court Administrator to establish necessary rules and regulations for its implementation.