S.2711

Authorizes the automatic expungement of eligible conviction records by operation of law, initiated and completed by state agencies through electronic processes established within the judicial system.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2711 authorizes automatic expungement of eligible conviction records through electronic processes without individual action.

Rhode Island S2711 amends the state's expungement laws to allow automatic expungement of eligible conviction records by state agencies through electronic processes. Eligible individuals include those convicted of a single misdemeanor or a single non-violent felony, who have not been convicted of another felony or misdemeanor in the state, and who have no pending criminal proceedings. The process does not require individuals to file a petition, pay a fee, or take any affirmative action.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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10
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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

R

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)

Feb 27

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary