Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7281: 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 7281 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS. Primary sponsor: Robert Craven (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), Carol McEntee (Democratic), David Place (Republican), Rebecca Kislak (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Jon Brien (Independent), Cherie Cruz (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): 04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Robert Craven (Democratic); Evan Shanley (Democratic); Enrique Sanchez (Democratic); Carol McEntee (Democratic); and 6 more.