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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 7079: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS

Enacted Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 7079 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS. Primary sponsor: Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Evan Shanley (Democratic), Terri Cortvriend (Democratic), Nathan Biah (Democratic), Robert Craven (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 22, 2026): 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor.

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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 provides criteria for the court to consider in determining whether the person is of good character.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Bill O'BrienPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse54
Evan ShanleyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse24
Terri CortvriendPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse72
Nathan BiahPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse3
Robert CravenPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse32

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor
  2. 06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor
  3. 06/11/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence
  4. 06/09/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/11/2026)
  5. 06/09/2026 House passed Sub A
  6. 05/01/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/09/2026)
  7. 04/28/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
  8. 04/24/2026 Proposed Substitute
  9. 04/24/2026 Scheduled for consideration (04/28/2026)
  10. 04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  11. 03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)
  12. 01/14/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source