S.2299

Allows expungement of multiple felony convictions for non-violent felonies10 years after sentence completed.

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2299 allows expungement of multiple non-violent felony convictions 10 years after sentence completion.

Rhode Island S2299 amends the expungement of criminal records law to allow individuals with multiple non-violent felony convictions to file for expungement 10 years after completing their sentence. The bill specifies that convictions for violent crimes are not eligible for expungement. To qualify, the individual must not have been convicted or arrested for any felony or misdemeanor in the preceding 10 years, must have no pending criminal proceedings, and must demonstrate good moral character.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

10 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 10

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 10

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 6

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)

Jan 23

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary