Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7204: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS

In committee Last action April 2, 2026: 04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Plain-language summary

HB 7204 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS. Primary sponsor: Karen Alzate (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), Grace Diaz (Democratic), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic), Raymond Hull (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): 04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Karen Alzate (Democratic); Carol McEntee (Democratic); Grace Diaz (Democratic); Rebecca Kislak (Democratic); and 6 more.