Millions of New Yorkers are now free of their criminal records. That’s thanks to the Clean Slate Act that took effect over the weekend. State criminal records are now sealed under certain background checks.

A new state law​ wipes criminal records clean for millions of people in New York. Supporters say it will fill jobs and help the economy, but not everybody thinks it's a good idea. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.

Under the new law, certain criminal conviction records will be sealed to allow people to have access to housing, education and jobs, with exceptions for law enforcement and work with vulnerable populations.