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RI HB 8081

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AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE -- EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS

Rhode Island · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did RI HB 8081 pass?

No. RI HB 8081 did not pass — it was defeated or died in the legislative process. Latest recorded action (2026-04-08): 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

What is RI HB 8081 about?

Allows a law enforcement agency to consider expunged records when issuing a license or permit to carry a pistol or revolver.

Who sponsors RI HB 8081?

Edwards, O'Brien, Spears and 3 others are the primary sponsors of RI HB 8081.

Description

Allows a law enforcement agency to consider expunged records when issuing a license or permit to carry a pistol or revolver.

Introduced
2026-02-27
Latest action
2026-04-08 — 04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Sponsors

  • Edwardsprimary
  • O'Brienprimary
  • Spearsprimary
  • Dawsonprimary
  • Caldwellprimary
  • McEnteeprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-04-08

    04/08/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

    committee-failure

  2. 2026-04-01

    04/01/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/08/2026)

  3. 2026-02-27

    02/27/2026 Introduced, referred to House Judiciary

    introduction,referral-committee

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https://status.rilegislature.gov/

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