H8111

Provides for the sealing of eviction records under certain circumstances.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8111 allows for the sealing of eviction records under specific circumstances.

Rhode Island H8111 amends the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to allow the sealing of eviction records when a case is dismissed for reasons such as a defective complaint or lack of jurisdiction. The act also permits the sealing of records for minors involved in eviction proceedings. The sealing of records under these circumstances does not count towards the tenant's right to petition for the sealing of one eviction record in five years. The act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

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 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary