Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8085
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Potter (Democratic)
- Casimiro
- Sanchez (Democratic)
- Batista (Democratic)
- Stewart (Democratic)
- Ajello (Democratic)
- Handy (Democratic)
- Cruz (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Makes persons convicted of petty misdemeanors eligible to have their records expunged one year after imposition of their sentence.
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 27, 2026 · House
02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary