An Act relative to a fresh start

This bill creates a state-run Fresh Start Program within the Executive Office of Public Safety to help individuals remove or anonymize negative online stories about their past criminal offenses. The program allows people to submit requests for changes to published articles, while a new Fresh Start Coordinating Council reviews these applications and sets guidelines for media outlets to follow. The Council, composed of twenty-five members including representatives from the media, law enforcement, and formerly incarcerated individuals, will oversee the process and report annually on its progress. Additionally, the bill updates the age threshold for certain youth-related reporting standards from 18 to 25.