Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5441: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS
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Plain-language summary
HB 5441 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS. Primary sponsor: Scott Slater (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), Leo Felix (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Charlene Lima (Democratic), David Morales (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): 06/20/2025 Referred to Senate Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Reduces the time for expungements to three (3) years for a single misdemeanor and five (5) years for felonies and multiple misdemeanors.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Evan Shanley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Enrique Sanchez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Leo Felix | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Jose Batista | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Charlene Lima | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| David Morales | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Cherie Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/20/2025 Referred to Senate Judiciary
- 06/16/2025 House read and passed
- 06/13/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/16/2025)
- 06/12/2025 Committee recommends passage
- 06/06/2025 Scheduled for consideration (06/12/2025)
- 04/01/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/01/2025)
- 02/12/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary