H7766

Removes the five (5) year waiting period for filing a motion to seal an eviction court file. It also deletes the numerical limitation on filing seal requests.

Introduced·2/12/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7766 eliminates the five-year waiting period and numerical limit on filing motions to seal eviction court files.

Rhode Island H7766 amends the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to allow immediate filing of motions to seal eviction court records without a five-year waiting period. It also removes the restriction on the number of times a party can file such motions. This change aims to provide more flexibility and timely access to sealing eviction records for all involved parties.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 18

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 18

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 13

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)

Feb 12

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary