H7820

Makes persons who were convicted of crimes forty or more years ago eligible to have their records expunged, with certain exceptions.

Introduced·2/26/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7820 allows expunging criminal records for convictions over 40 years old, excluding certain offenses.

Rhode Island H7820 amends the expungement of criminal records law to make individuals eligible for record expungement if they were convicted of a crime 40 or more years ago, provided they meet certain conditions. Exceptions include convictions for offenses such as murder, kidnapping, sexual assault, and certain types of assault. The bill also outlines the process for filing a motion for expungement, including notice requirements and criteria for granting expungement. The act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 9

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

Apr 2

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 9

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)

Mar 31

House

Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/02/2026)