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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

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

In committee 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 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.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Allows expungement of multiple felony convictions for non-violent felonies10 years after sentence completed.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Independent 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Karen AlzatePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse60
Carol McEnteePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse33
Grace DiazPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse11
Rebecca KislakPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse4
Jennifer StewartPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse59
Jon BrienPrimary sponsorIndependentHouse49
Brandon PotterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse16
Cherie CruzPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse58
Raymond HullPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse6
John LombardiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse8

“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. 04/02/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
  2. 03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/02/2026)
  3. 01/21/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

Sources

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