Beginning July 1, 2026, new Clean Slate legislation in Virginia will take effect. Under this law, certain eligible criminal convictions will be sealed, making them inaccessible in most standard background checks.
This means that, once sealed, those records will no longer appear in searches conducted as part of employment or tenant screening. The legislation is designed to help individuals move forward by limiting the long-term impact of certain past convictions.
What This Means for You
- Employers and property managers should be aware that some criminal records previously reported may no longer be available.
- Screening processes will need to remain compliant with the new law to ensure proper hiring and leasing decisions
For more details on the Virginia Clean Slate Act, you can visit the Clean Slate Virginia resource page
