Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2983: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS
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Plain-language summary
SB 2983 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: Lammis Vargas (Democratic), Tiara Mack (Democratic), Alana DiMario (Democratic), Dawn Euer (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (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.
Permits the expungement of records 5 years after the imposition of sentence for misdemeanors and 10 years after the imposition of sentence for felonies, and if the sentence is greater than 10 years, then, upon successful completion of the sentence.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lammis Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Tiara Mack | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Alana DiMario | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Dawn Euer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| 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