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 expungement of criminal records. It introduces new provisions that enable individuals with multiple felony convictions, excluding those for crimes of violence and certain offenses under chapter 29 of title 12, to file a motion for expungement of their records in the court where the convictions occurred. The bill specifies that such motions can be filed after ten years from the completion of the person's last sentence. Additionally, the bill maintains that no expungement is allowed for individuals who still owe court-imposed or court-related financial obligations unless these are reduced or waived by the court.

The bill also outlines the notice and hearing process for expungement motions, including the criteria the court must consider before granting expungement. It requires individuals to demonstrate good moral character and that they have not been convicted or arrested for any felony or misdemeanor in a specified period preceding the filing of the motion. The bill also includes a new provision that allows for the expungement of records related to offenses that have been decriminalized after the date of conviction. Upon granting a motion for expungement, the court will order the removal of all records and references to the conviction from public inspection. The bill is set to take effect upon passage.