H8081

Allows a law enforcement agency to consider expunged records when issuing a license or permit to carry a pistol or revolver.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8081 allows law enforcement agencies to consider expunged records when issuing a license or permit to carry a pistol or revolver.

Rhode Island H8081 amends the expungement of criminal records law to allow law enforcement agencies to consider expunged records when issuing a license or permit to carry a pistol or revolver. This change affects applicants for such licenses and the agencies that issue them. The act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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6
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 8

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 8

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 1

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary