Rhode Island - Session 2026
Title: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS
Makes persons convicted of petty misdemeanors and convicted of simple possession of controlled substances, eligible to have their records expunged three years after completion of their sentence.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-04 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-03-10 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-03-10 | Latest Action | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 7079 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS | introduced |
| HB 7134 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- THE RHODE ISLAND FIRST STEP ACT | in_committee |
| HB 7203 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- BAIL AND RECOGNIZANCE | introduced |
| HB 7204 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS | introduced |
| HB 7205 | AN ACT RELATED TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- SENTENCING RECONSIDERATION ACT | introduced |
| HB 7280 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- BAIL AND RECOGNIZANCE | introduced |
| HB 7281 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS | introduced |
| HB 7432 | AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- INDICTMENTS, INFORMATIONS AND COMPLAINTS | introduced |