The bill amends Section 34-18-60 of the General Laws in the "Residential Landlord and Tenant Act" to facilitate the sealing of court files related to eviction actions. It allows parties to file a motion to seal their court records after the conclusion of the underlying civil action without a specified waiting period. The court is required to grant the motion to seal if certain conditions are met, including the dismissal of the action for lack of prosecution, resolution by stipulation, or satisfaction of any monetary judgment against the moving party.

Significantly, the bill removes the previous five-year waiting period for filing a motion to seal an eviction court file and eliminates the limitation on the number of requests a party can make to seal their record. This act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
511: 34-18-60