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Apr 15, 2016
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  • Gender Equality

Insurance Coverage for Abortion (H 7760)

The General Assembly once again considered a spate of anti-abortion legislation, including legislation prohibiting women who get an insurance plan tax credit from buying a plan that includes any abortion coverage beyond life, rape, and incest – with no exception for women’s health.
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Mar 01, 2016
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Abortion Health Insurance Ban (H 7467)

In February, the ACLU testified before the House Corporations committee in support of legislation removing from the General Laws two provisions regarding health insurance coverage for abortion that were struck down long ago, following challenge by the ACLU.
Legislation
Feb 16, 2016
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Gender Rating in Health Insurance (H 7513, S 2692 as amended)

Nationwide, women have historically been charged more for the same health insurance as men. This practice, known as gender rating, became illegal for certain health care plans under the federal Affordable Care Act, but gaps in Rhode Island law may allow the practice to continue.
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Feb 16, 2016
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Shackling of Pregnant Prisoners (H 7613, S 2317)

In March, the ACLU testified before the House and Senate Judiciary committees in support of legislation to strengthen the state’s limitation on shackling pregnant incarcerated women.
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Apr 15, 2016
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Apr 15, 2016
  • Gender Equality

Insurance Coverage for Abortion (H 7760)

The General Assembly once again considered a spate of anti-abortion legislation, including legislation prohibiting women who get an insurance plan tax credit from buying a plan that includes any abortion coverage beyond life, rape, and incest – with no exception for women’s health.
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Mar 01, 2016
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Mar 01, 2016
  • Gender Equality

Abortion Health Insurance Ban (H 7467)

In February, the ACLU testified before the House Corporations committee in support of legislation removing from the General Laws two provisions regarding health insurance coverage for abortion that were struck down long ago, following challenge by the ACLU.
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Feb 16, 2016
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Feb 16, 2016
  • Gender Equality

Gender Rating in Health Insurance (H 7513, S 2692 as amended)

Nationwide, women have historically been charged more for the same health insurance as men. This practice, known as gender rating, became illegal for certain health care plans under the federal Affordable Care Act, but gaps in Rhode Island law may allow the practice to continue.
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Feb 16, 2016
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Feb 16, 2016
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Shackling of Pregnant Prisoners (H 7613, S 2317)

In March, the ACLU testified before the House and Senate Judiciary committees in support of legislation to strengthen the state’s limitation on shackling pregnant incarcerated women.
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