The bill amends Section 34-18-60 of the General Laws in the "Residential Landlord and Tenant Act" to facilitate the sealing of court records related to specific civil actions. It introduces new provisions allowing parties to file a motion to seal their court records at least thirty days after the appeal period has expired, without the previous five-year waiting period for dismissal or lack of prosecution. The court is required to grant the motion to seal if certain conditions are met, including that the underlying action was dismissed, resolved by stipulation, or a monetary judgment has been satisfied.

Additionally, the bill removes the limitation that allowed parties to request sealing of their records only once every five years. This change aims to provide greater access to sealing court records for parties involved in actions under the specified sections of the law, thereby enhancing privacy and reducing the long-term impact of civil actions on individuals' records. The act will take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
6110: 34-18-60