Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2964: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS
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Plain-language summary
SB 2964 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS. Primary sponsor: Dawn Euer (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (Democratic), Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2026): 05/29/2026 Referred to House Judiciary.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Makes persons convicted of petty misdemeanors and convicted of simple possession of controlled substances, eligible to have their records expunged three years after completion of their sentence.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/29/2026 Referred to House Judiciary
- 05/28/2026 Senate read and passed
- 05/22/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (05/28/2026)
- 05/21/2026 Committee recommends passage
- 05/19/2026 Scheduled for consideration (05/21/2026)
- 03/10/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/10/2026)
- 03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary