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RI H8081
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Hagan McEntee
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AI Summary
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Amends Rhode Island's expungement law to require applicants for pistol or revolver licenses/permits under §§ 11-47-11 or 11-47-18 to disclose expunged convictions on their applications
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Authorizes law enforcement agencies to access expunged criminal records when evaluating applications for concealed carry licenses or permits
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Adds firearm permit applicants to the existing list of positions requiring disclosure of expunged records, which already includes law enforcement applicants, bar admission candidates, teachers, coaches, and early childhood education workers
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Allows a law enforcement agency to consider expunged records when issuing a license or permit to carry a pistol or revolver.
Criminal Procedure
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
2/27/2026