Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 3036: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 3036 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on March 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS. Primary sponsor: Val Lawson (Democratic), Andrew Dimitri (Democratic), Lori Urso (Democratic), Hanna Gallo (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic), Ana Quezada (Democratic), Sam Bell (Democratic), Mark McKenney (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), Jake Bissaillon (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 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Val Lawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Andrew Dimitri | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Lori Urso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
| Hanna Gallo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Ana Quezada | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Sam Bell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Mark McKenney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| Jake Bissaillon | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/22/2026 Signed by Governor
- 06/18/2026 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/09/2026 House passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/09/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/09/2026)
- 04/01/2026 Referred to House Judiciary
- 03/31/2026 Senate passed Sub A
- 03/27/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (03/31/2026)
- 03/26/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 03/24/2026 Proposed Substitute
- 03/24/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2026)
- 03/05/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary