Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 7508
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS -- THE RHODE ISLAND CLEAN SLATE ACT
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Stewart (Democratic)
- Alzate (Democratic)
- Lombardi (Democratic)
- Kislak (Democratic)
- Cortvriend (Democratic)
- Boylan (Democratic)
- Tanzi (Democratic)
- McGaw (Democratic)
- Fogarty (Democratic)
- Casimiro
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Apr 2, 2026 · Legislature
04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 27, 2026 · Legislature
03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026) - Feb 4, 2026 · House
02/04/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary