The bill amends sections 12-1.3-2 and 12-1.3-3 of the General Laws in Chapter 12-1.3 entitled "Expungement of Criminal Records" to allow for broader eligibility for the expungement of criminal records. It introduces new provisions that enable individuals with multiple felony convictions, excluding those convicted of a crime of violence or specific offenses under chapter 29 of title 12, to file a motion for expungement of their records after ten years from the completion of their last sentence. The bill also maintains that individuals with misdemeanor convictions can seek expungement, provided they meet certain criteria, including the payment of all court-imposed fees unless waived by the court.

The bill outlines the process for filing a motion for expungement, including notice requirements and criteria the court must consider before granting expungement. It specifies that individuals must not have been convicted or arrested for any felony or misdemeanor in the specified time preceding the motion, must not have pending criminal proceedings, must have paid all court-ordered financial obligations, and must have exhibited good moral character. Additionally, the bill allows for the expungement of records related to decriminalized offenses and mandates that all references to the expunged conviction be removed from public inspection. The act would take effect upon passage.