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All Legislation

Legislation

Jul 18, 2018

Due Process

Animal Abuse (H 8170 as amended, S 2135A)

This year, the General Assembly overwhelmingly approved deeply troubling legislation requiring judges to bar from owning animals not only anyone convicted of "unnecessary cruelty," but any other animal abuse offense.

Legislation

Jul 03, 2018

Due Process

Isolation of Elders and Dependent Adults (H 8352 as amended, S 2421A as amended)

Broadly-worded legislation dealing with the isolation by caretakers of elders and dependent adults sparked concerns from the ACLU and elder advocacy groups.

Legislation

May 07, 2018

Due Process

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) (H 7233)

This legislation, opposed by the ACLU, would allow Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) to attest to a patient’s mental health condition and participate in certifying patients for mandated outpatient treatment, something that only doctors can do presently.

Legislation

Apr 09, 2018

Due Process

Speed Cameras (H 7760, H 7956, H 7984, H 8005, S 2688)

The ACLU supported various bills aimed at repealing or amending 2016 legislation that authorized the installation of speed cameras to issue traffic tickets.

Legislation

Mar 22, 2018

Due Process

Expulsion of Senator Kettle (S 2490, S 2967)

Following the filing of criminal charges against Senator Nicholas Kettle, the RI Senate rushed to hold a vote seeking his expulsion. The State Constitution gives the Senate the power to punish its members, but that power should be exercised with an abundance of caution.

Legislation

Mar 16, 2018

Due Process

Juvenile Interrogation (S 2430)

Legislation introduced would have required that a minor have a parent or guardian present during questioning by law enforcement.

Legislation

Mar 16, 2018

Due Process

"Red Flag" Gun Law (H 7688A as amended, S 2492A)

In the wake of the tragic shooting of students in Parkland, Florida, the General Assembly introduced so-called “Red Flag” legislation aimed at removing firearms via an “extreme risk protection order” (ERPO) from individuals who pose a “significant danger of causing personal injury to self or others.

Legislation

Feb 21, 2018

Due Process

Traffic Fines (H 7594, S 2433)

This legislation would have allowed drivers a hearing to prove their inability to pay traffic fines, and authorized payment plans or reductions in the fines before their license is suspended.

Legislation

Jul 18, 2018

Legislation

Jul 18, 2018

Due Process

Animal Abuse (H 8170 as amended, S 2135A)

Legislation

Jul 03, 2018

Legislation

Jul 03, 2018

Due Process

Isolation of Elders and Dependent Adults (H 8352 as amended, S 2421A as amended)

Broadly-worded legislation dealing with the isolation by caretakers of elders and dependent adults sparked concerns from the ACLU and elder advocacy groups.

Legislation

May 07, 2018

Legislation

May 07, 2018

Due Process

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) (H 7233)

Legislation

Apr 09, 2018

Legislation

Apr 09, 2018

Due Process

Speed Cameras (H 7760, H 7956, H 7984, H 8005, S 2688)

The ACLU supported various bills aimed at repealing or amending 2016 legislation that authorized the installation of speed cameras to issue traffic tickets.

Legislation

Mar 22, 2018

Legislation

Mar 22, 2018

Due Process

Expulsion of Senator Kettle (S 2490, S 2967)

Legislation

Mar 16, 2018

Legislation

Mar 16, 2018

Due Process

Juvenile Interrogation (S 2430)

Legislation introduced would have required that a minor have a parent or guardian present during questioning by law enforcement.

Legislation

Mar 16, 2018

Legislation

Mar 16, 2018

Due Process

"Red Flag" Gun Law (H 7688A as amended, S 2492A)

Legislation

Feb 21, 2018

Legislation

Feb 21, 2018

Due Process

Traffic Fines (H 7594, S 2433)

This legislation would have allowed drivers a hearing to prove their inability to pay traffic fines, and authorized payment plans or reductions in the fines before their license is suspended.

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