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RI S2983

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ana Quezada

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes the waiting period for misdemeanor expungement from 5 years after sentence completion to 5 years after sentence imposition
  • Changes the waiting period for felony expungement from 10 years after sentence completion to 10 years after sentence imposition
  • For sentences greater than 10 years, expungement eligibility begins upon successful completion of the sentence
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Permits the expungement of records 5 years after the imposition of sentence for misdemeanors and 10 years after the imposition of sentence for felonies, and if the sentence is greater than 10 years, then, upon successful completion of the sentence.

Criminal Procedure

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/4/2026

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