S.3108

Allows a law enforcement agency to consider expunged records when issuing a license or permit to carry a pistol or revolver.

Introduced·3/13/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S3108 allows law enforcement agencies to consider expunged criminal records when issuing a license or permit to carry a pistol or.

Rhode Island S3108 amends the state's expungement law to allow law enforcement agencies to consider expunged criminal records when issuing a license or permit to carry a pistol or revolver. This change means that even if a person's criminal record has been expunged, law enforcement can still take it into account for certain licensing decisions. The bill takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Judiciary: Be held for further study

11 Yea

DDRDRDDDDRD

0 Nay

1 Absent

D

Calendar

Apr 14

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 14

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 10

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026)

Mar 13

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary