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RI S3036
Bill
Status
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jacob Bissaillon
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AI Summary
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Expands expungement eligibility to individuals with 2-5 misdemeanor convictions (after 10 years) and 2-4 felony convictions (after 15 years), removing the current "first offender" limitation for these cases
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Establishes a new category of "other prohibited offenses" ineligible for expungement, including assault with dangerous weapon, crimes against children, cruelty/neglect of a child, weapons offenses, human trafficking, and vehicular offenses resulting in death
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Provides specific criteria for courts to evaluate "good moral character," including the petitioner's background, employment, community ties, and overall rehabilitative progress since conviction
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Maintains existing exclusions from expungement for crimes of violence (murder, manslaughter, sexual assault, robbery, burglary, etc.) and DUI-related offenses
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Permits those individuals convicted of multiple felonies and misdemeanors to have their records expunged and provide criteria for the court to consider in determining whether the person is of good moral character.
Criminal Procedure
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
3/5/2026