Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5647: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5647 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS. Primary sponsor: Scott Slater (Democratic), John Lombardi (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Brandon Potter (Democratic), Joseph Solomon (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Casimiro, Cherie Cruz (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2025): 04/01/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Permits those individuals convicted of multiple felonies and misdemeanors to have their records expunged and provide criteria for the court to consider in determining whether the person is of good moral character.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| John Lombardi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Edith Ajello | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Brandon Potter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Joseph Solomon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Jennifer Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 59 |
| Casimiro | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| 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
- 04/01/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/28/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/01/2025)
- 02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary