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S T A T E O F R H O D E I S L A N D
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023
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A N A C T
RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT
Introduced By: Representatives Tanzi, Ajello, Stewart, Morales, Cruz, Kislak, Diaz,
Slater, Henries, and Speakman
Date Introduced: April 26, 2023
Referred To: House Judiciary
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 34-18 of the General Laws entitled "Residential Landlord and Tenant 1
Act" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section: 2
34-18-58. Sealing and unsealing of court files. 3
(a) Actions arising under ยงยง 34-18-35, 34-18-36, and 34-18-38 may be sealed by the court 4
upon motion by any party or parties after the conclusion of the case. 5
(b) In ruling on the motion to seal, the court shall consider the disposition of the case, 6
including, but not limited to, whether the case was dismissed, whether rent claimed in the case has 7
been paid through a rental assistance program, and if the case was resolved by stipulation whether 8
the terms of the stipulation have been fulfilled by the parties. 9
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect on January 1, 2024. 10
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EXPLANATION
BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL
OF
A N A C T
RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT
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This act would provide for the sealing of court files in residential eviction proceedings 1
upon the filing of a motion. 2
This act would take effect on January 1, 2024. 3
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