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RI H7204
RI H7204Allows expungement of multiple felony convictions for non-violent felonies10 years after sentence completed.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would allow those persons with multiple felony convictions to file a motion for expungement of all records and records of convictions; provided that, no person who has been convicted of any felony which is considered a crime of violence shall have their records of conviction expunged and convictions for offenses under chapter 29 of title 12 shall not be eligible for and may not be expunged. Motions may be brought after ten (10) years from the date of the completion of their last sentence. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill allows individuals with multiple felony convictions to petition for the expungement, or clearing, of their criminal records, provided these felonies were not violent crimes and were not related to offenses under chapter 29 of title 12. To be eligible, a person must wait ten years after completing their last sentence and must not have been convicted or arrested for any other felonies or misdemeanors during that ten-year period, nor have any criminal proceedings pending against them, and must demonstrate good moral character. This provision is an addition to existing laws regarding expungement, which previously focused more on first-time offenders or those with multiple misdemeanor convictions. The bill also clarifies that convictions for specific offenses like driving under the influence under sections 31-27-2 or 31-27-2.1 remain ineligible for expungement.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
John Lombardi (D)*,
Karen Alzate (D),
Jon Brien (I),
Cherie Cruz (D),
Grace Diaz (D),
Raymond Hull (D),
Rebecca Kislak (D),
Carol McEntee (D),
Brandon Potter (D),
Jennifer Stewart (D),
Last Action
Introduced, referred to House Judiciary (on 01/21/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7204.pdf |
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