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RI S2711
Bill
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Dimitri
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AI Summary
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Establishes automatic expungement of eligible criminal records without requiring individuals to file petitions, pay fees, or take any affirmative action
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Eligible records include: first-time misdemeanor convictions (5-year waiting period after sentence completion), first-time felony convictions (10-year waiting period), and up to 5 misdemeanor convictions for those with no felony record
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Excludes violent offenses (murder, manslaughter, sexual assault, robbery, arson, kidnapping, child molestation, burglary) and requires all court-imposed fines and fees to be paid before eligibility
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Requires the Administrative Office of State Courts (AOSC) to identify eligible records monthly starting 2 years after passage, with all existing backlog records to be processed by January 1, 2030
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Individuals with expunged records may legally state they have never been arrested, charged, or convicted of the expunged offense on employment, housing, credit, and licensure applications
Legislative Description
Authorizes the automatic expungement of eligible conviction records by operation of law, initiated and completed by state agencies through electronic processes established within the judicial system.
Criminal Procedure
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
3/10/2026