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. Specifically, it introduces new provisions allowing any party involved in actions under §§ 34-18-35, 34-18-36, and 34-18-38 to file a motion to seal the court record at least thirty days after the appeal period has expired. The court is required to grant the motion to seal if certain conditions are met, such as the dismissal of the underlying civil action due to a motion to dismiss or a stipulation that has been satisfied.

Notably, the bill removes the previous five-year waiting period for filing a motion to seal and eliminates the limitation that restricted parties to one request every five years. This change aims to provide greater access to sealing records for individuals involved in eviction proceedings, thereby enhancing their ability to manage their legal records without the constraints of time or frequency. The act will take effect immediately upon passage.