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RI S2602

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Matthew LaMountain

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the prohibition on misdemeanor complaint filings for defendants who have prior felony convictions
  • Eliminates the exclusion of private complaints from the filing provision under § 12-10-12
  • Expands eligibility for the court's discretionary filing process, which can result in automatic expungement if no violations occur during the filing period
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Allows someone convicted of a previous felony or a private complaint to be eligible under § 12-10-12 for a misdemeanor filing.

Criminal Procedure

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/13/2026

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