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RI S2305
Bill
AI Summary
- Removes the existing 5-year waiting period requirement 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 under Rhode Island's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (§§ 34-18-35, 34-18-36, and 34-18-38)
- 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 any judgment paid in full
- 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
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
1/23/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/23/2026
Full Bill Text
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