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May 17, 2022
criminal justice
  • Criminal Justice

Fair Chance in Housing Act (S 2641)

In supporting a bill which sought to address the barriers that justice-involved individuals often face in finding housing, we urged amendments to better ensure that the goal of the legislation is met.
Legislation
May 06, 2022
criminal justice
  • Criminal Justice

"Good Samaritan" Amendments (S 2213)

This important legislation would have provided individuals protection from prosecution for certain drug crimes if they had contacted police to address any medical emergency, not just a drug overdose.
Legislation
May 06, 2022
criminal justice
  • Criminal Justice

Prison Fiscal Impact Statements (H 7343)

We strongly supported legislation which would have required fiscal impact analyses for any bills which increase or put in place criminal sentences.
Legislation
Apr 29, 2022
criminal justice
  • Criminal Justice|
  • +2 Issues

Ban on Private Prisons (H 7739, S 2509)

We supported legislation which would have barred private prisons from operating in the state of Rhode Island entirely and limited the ability for carceral facilities in Rhode Island to cooperate with ICE.
Legislation
Apr 29, 2022
criminal justice
  • Criminal Justice

Solitary Confinement Reform (H 7760, S 2631)

We joined a number of organizations in supporting legislation which would have limited the ability for carceral facilities in Rhode Island to utilize solitary confinement.
Legislation
Apr 29, 2022
voting rights
  • Voting Rights|
  • +1 Issue

Voting Rights at the ACI (S 2635)

We strongly supported legislation which would have bolstered the right to vote at the ACI by requiring the posting of voting rights information in its facilities and the appointment of a “jail voting coordinator” to assist incarcerated voters.
Legislation
Apr 29, 2022
criminal justice
  • Criminal Justice

Background Checks for Private Instructors (H 8132A)

We initially opposed legislation which sought to implement a strict background check procedure for any individual who teaches or instructs children under the age of eighteen, but it was amended to address our concerns.
Legislation
Apr 14, 2022
criminal justice
  • Criminal Justice

Reckless Parenting (H 7807, S 2808)

We opposed legislation criminalizes parental actions if they created a “substantial and unjustifiable risk” of serious bodily injury to a child.
Legislation
Apr 14, 2022
racial justice
  • Criminal Justice|
  • +1 Issue

Body-Worn Cameras (H 7937)

Following the 2021 implementation of a statewide infrastructure for a body-worn camera (BWC) program, we supported legislation which would have put in place statutory policies regarding BWCs.
Legislation
May 17, 2022
criminal justice
Legislation
May 17, 2022
  • Criminal Justice

Fair Chance in Housing Act (S 2641)

In supporting a bill which sought to address the barriers that justice-involved individuals often face in finding housing, we urged amendments to better ensure that the goal of the legislation is met.
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Legislation
May 06, 2022
criminal justice
Legislation
May 06, 2022
  • Criminal Justice

"Good Samaritan" Amendments (S 2213)

This important legislation would have provided individuals protection from prosecution for certain drug crimes if they had contacted police to address any medical emergency, not just a drug overdose.
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Legislation
May 06, 2022
criminal justice
Legislation
May 06, 2022
  • Criminal Justice

Prison Fiscal Impact Statements (H 7343)

We strongly supported legislation which would have required fiscal impact analyses for any bills which increase or put in place criminal sentences.
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Legislation
Apr 29, 2022
criminal justice
Legislation
Apr 29, 2022
  • Criminal Justice|
  • +2 Issues

Ban on Private Prisons (H 7739, S 2509)

We supported legislation which would have barred private prisons from operating in the state of Rhode Island entirely and limited the ability for carceral facilities in Rhode Island to cooperate with ICE.
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Legislation
Apr 29, 2022
criminal justice
Legislation
Apr 29, 2022
  • Criminal Justice

Solitary Confinement Reform (H 7760, S 2631)

We joined a number of organizations in supporting legislation which would have limited the ability for carceral facilities in Rhode Island to utilize solitary confinement.
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Legislation
Apr 29, 2022
voting rights
Legislation
Apr 29, 2022
  • Voting Rights|
  • +1 Issue

Voting Rights at the ACI (S 2635)

We strongly supported legislation which would have bolstered the right to vote at the ACI by requiring the posting of voting rights information in its facilities and the appointment of a “jail voting coordinator” to assist incarcerated voters.
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Legislation
Apr 29, 2022
criminal justice
Legislation
Apr 29, 2022
  • Criminal Justice

Background Checks for Private Instructors (H 8132A)

We initially opposed legislation which sought to implement a strict background check procedure for any individual who teaches or instructs children under the age of eighteen, but it was amended to address our concerns.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Apr 14, 2022
criminal justice
Legislation
Apr 14, 2022
  • Criminal Justice

Reckless Parenting (H 7807, S 2808)

We opposed legislation criminalizes parental actions if they created a “substantial and unjustifiable risk” of serious bodily injury to a child.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Apr 14, 2022
racial justice
Legislation
Apr 14, 2022
  • Criminal Justice|
  • +1 Issue

Body-Worn Cameras (H 7937)

Following the 2021 implementation of a statewide infrastructure for a body-worn camera (BWC) program, we supported legislation which would have put in place statutory policies regarding BWCs.
Explore Legislation
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