H8083

Allows expungement of multiple felony convictions for non-violent felonies10 years from the date of conviction.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Allows expungement of multiple non-violent felony convictions after 10 years.

This bill amends Rhode Island's expungement laws to allow individuals with multiple non-violent felony convictions to file for expungement after 10 years. The court may order expungement if the person has not been convicted or arrested for any felony or misdemeanor in the preceding 10 years, has no pending criminal proceedings, and has exhibited good moral character. The bill excludes convictions for offenses under certain sections and crimes of violence. The court must notify the attorney general and original charging police department of the hearing.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Apr 2

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 2

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 27

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary