California has introduced legislation to automate expungement of arrests and low-level convictions, aiming to remove a major barrier for people with criminal records. The current process is complex and time-consuming, requiring individuals to navigate the law and potentially hire an attorney, resulting in less than 20% of eligible individuals having their records expunged. This bill has the potential to alleviate this challenge, placing individuals on an even playing field when it comes to finding employment, while also reducing unconscious biases in hiring processes for companies like Checkr that promote fairer practices. By automating record expungement, California is taking a significant step towards addressing the negative impact of criminal records on job seekers.