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Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 8083: 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 8083 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on February 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS. Primary sponsor: Brandon Potter (Democratic), Casimiro, David Morales (Democratic), Enrique Sanchez (Democratic), Jose Batista (Democratic), Jennifer Stewart (Democratic), Edith Ajello (Democratic), Arthur Handy (Democratic), Cherie Cruz (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 from the date of conviction.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Brandon PotterPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse16
CasimiroPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
David MoralesPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse7
Enrique SanchezPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse9
Jose BatistaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse12
Jennifer StewartPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse59
Edith AjelloPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse1
Arthur HandyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse18
Cherie CruzPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse58

“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. 02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

Sources

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