Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 3036
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Lawson (Democratic)
- Dimitri (Democratic)
- Urso (Democratic)
- Gallo (Democratic)
- Ciccone (Democratic)
- Quezada (Democratic)
- Bell (Democratic)
- McKenney (Democratic)
- LaMountain (Democratic)
- Bissaillon (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Permits those individuals convicted of multiple felonies and misdemeanors to have their records expunged and provides criteria for the court to consider in determining whether the person is of good character.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 8:13 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026 Senate | IN CONCURRENCE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
| Mar 31, 2026 Senate | Passage | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 22, 2026
06/22/2026 Signed by Governor - Jun 18, 2026
06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor - Jun 9, 2026 · House
06/09/2026 House passed Sub A in concurrence - Jun 9, 2026 · House
06/09/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/09/2026) - Apr 1, 2026 · House
04/01/2026 Referred to House Judiciary - Mar 31, 2026 · Senate
03/31/2026 Senate passed Sub A - Mar 27, 2026 · Senate
03/27/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (03/31/2026) - Mar 26, 2026 · Legislature
03/26/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A - Mar 24, 2026 · Legislature
03/24/2026 Proposed Substitute - Mar 24, 2026 · Legislature
03/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2026) - Mar 5, 2026 · Senate
03/05/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary