S.2964

Makes persons convicted of petty misdemeanors and convicted of simple possession of controlled substances, eligible to have their records expunged three years after completion of their sentence.

Chamber Passed·5/28/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2964 allows expungement of records for petty misdemeanors and simple possession of controlled substances three years after sentence.

Rhode Island S2964 amends the expungement of criminal records law to allow individuals convicted of petty misdemeanors and simple possession of controlled substances to have their records expunged three years after completing their sentence. The bill outlines the conditions for expungement, including the completion of all sentence terms, payment of fines, and demonstration of good moral character. The court must order the expungement and notify relevant agencies. The act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 31–6 · May 28
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

31 Yea

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6 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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Calendar

May 21

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Consideration

Mar 10

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 29

House

Referred to House Judiciary

May 28

Senate

Senate read and passed

May 22

Senate

Placed on Senate Calendar (05/28/2026)