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RI S2299

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ana Quezada

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands expungement eligibility to individuals with multiple felony convictions, allowing them to file motions to expunge any or all felonies in the court where convictions occurred

  • Requires a 10-year waiting period from completion of the last sentence before filing for expungement of multiple felonies

  • Excludes crimes of violence from expungement eligibility, and bars multiple convictions under chapter 29 of title 12 (bail jumping/failure to appear offenses) from being expunged

  • Petitioners must demonstrate no arrests or convictions in the preceding 10 years, no pending criminal proceedings, and good moral character to qualify

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Allows expungement of multiple felony convictions for non-violent felonies10 years after sentence completed.

Criminal Procedure

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/23/2026

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