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Legislation

Apr 14, 2022

First Amendment|
+3 Issues

Discriminatory Curriculum “Reform” (H 7539)

We strongly opposed a bill which would have banned terms like “racial guilt” in the classroom, barred the use of school books that have a "viewpoint," and required school staff to address students by “the pronouns associated with their biological gender.”

Legislation

Mar 28, 2022

Due Process|
+1 Issue

Hotel Ejection of Guests (H 7910A & S 2511A)

We urged amendments to legislation which would allows allowing hotels to eject patrons who use “verbally abusive language.”

Legislation

Mar 21, 2022

First Amendment

Crime of Stolen Valor (H 7411, H 7811, & S 2425A)

Though we appreciated the intent behind a piece of legislation which makes it a crime for an individual to knowingly and fraudulently represent oneself as a member of the military to obtain “money, property, or another tangible benefit,” we urged amendment to the bill.

Legislation

Mar 18, 2022

First Amendment

Workplace Bullying (S 2486A)

While ensuring a healthy workplace is a laudable goal, we opposed a piece of legislation which would have created a far-reaching “civility code” and imposed liability on employers or co-workers who are, among other things, “overbearing.”

Legislation

Feb 22, 2022

First Amendment

Threats of Violence (H 7308 & S 2395)

We opposed this legislation which would have carved out a new crime for the making of threats of mass violence and false reports of threats to any education or religious institution, or any social, civic, or fraternal associations.

Legislation

Feb 11, 2022

First Amendment

Net Neutrality (H 7187, S 2030)

We testified in favor of this critical legislation which would have protected net neutrality in RI and noted that open and equal access is a cornerstone of the ubiquitously used and indispensable medium of the internet.

Legislation

Feb 07, 2022

Voting Rights|
+1 Issue

Classified Employees Running for Office (H 7213A)

We supported a bill which will allow for classified employees to seek nomination or become a candidate for elective state office and require their resignation from employment only if they win the election.

Legislation

Apr 14, 2022

Legislation

Apr 14, 2022

First Amendment|
+3 Issues

Discriminatory Curriculum “Reform” (H 7539)

Legislation

Mar 28, 2022

Legislation

Mar 28, 2022

Due Process|
+1 Issue

Hotel Ejection of Guests (H 7910A & S 2511A)

We urged amendments to legislation which would allows allowing hotels to eject patrons who use “verbally abusive language.”

Legislation

Mar 21, 2022

Legislation

Mar 21, 2022

First Amendment

Crime of Stolen Valor (H 7411, H 7811, & S 2425A)

Legislation

Mar 18, 2022

Legislation

Mar 18, 2022

First Amendment

Workplace Bullying (S 2486A)

Legislation

Feb 22, 2022

Legislation

Feb 22, 2022

First Amendment

Threats of Violence (H 7308 & S 2395)

Legislation

Feb 11, 2022

Legislation

Feb 11, 2022

First Amendment

Net Neutrality (H 7187, S 2030)

Legislation

Feb 07, 2022

Legislation

Feb 07, 2022

Voting Rights|
+1 Issue

Classified Employees Running for Office (H 7213A)

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