Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5178: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS

In committee Last action April 1, 2025: 04/01/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 5178 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS. Primary sponsor: Grace Diaz (Democratic), Karen Alzate (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Brandon Potter (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2025): 04/01/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Grace Diaz (Democratic); Karen Alzate (Democratic); Jon Brien (Independent); Brandon Potter (Democratic); and 6 more.