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RI H7766
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Cherie Cruz
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AI Summary
- Removes the current 5-year waiting period before a party can file a motion to seal an eviction court record
- Eliminates the restriction that limited parties to only one seal request every 5 years
- Applies to eviction actions arising under sections 34-18-35, 34-18-36, and 34-18-38 of the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act
- Retains existing requirements that sealing motions must be filed at least 30 days after the appeal period expires and that the underlying case was dismissed, resolved by satisfied stipulation, or had judgments fully paid
- Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Removes the five (5) year waiting period for filing a motion to seal an eviction court file. It also deletes the numerical limitation on filing seal requests.
Property
Last Action
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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