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RI H8083

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Cherie Cruz

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows persons with multiple felony convictions to file for expungement of any or all felony records, provided none of the convictions are for crimes of violence

  • Changes the waiting period calculation from "completion of sentence" to "date of conviction" for both misdemeanor (5 years) and felony (10 years) expungement eligibility

  • Excludes multiple convictions under chapter 29 of title 12 (fugitives from justice) from eligibility for expungement under the new multi-felony provision

  • Requires petitioners with multiple felonies to demonstrate no arrests or convictions for 10 years, no pending criminal proceedings, and good moral character to qualify for expungement

  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Allows expungement of multiple felony convictions for non-violent felonies10 years from the date of conviction.

Criminal Procedure

Last Action

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

2/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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