Legislation
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Jun 01, 2018
Abortions Across State Lines (H 7735, S 2791)
Legislation was introduced which sought to impose felony penalties against any person who assists a minor in obtaining an abortion in another state without the consent of the minor's parents or the courts.
Apr 13, 2018
Equal Pay (H 7427A as amended, S 2475A as amended)
Women nationwide earn on average just 77% of the wages earned by men, with that percentage dropping significantly for women of color. Legislation aimed to address the issue in Rhode Island by making it easier for individuals facing wage differentials to file a civil action against their employer.
Feb 21, 2018
Gender Rating in Insurance (H 7363, S 2399)
Nationwide, have historically been charged more for the same health insurance as men - solely because of their gender - leaving women less able to purchase vital health care coverage. Legislation would have banned gender rating in Rhode Island regardless of any changes to federal law.
Feb 21, 2018
Reproductive Health Care Act (H 7340, S 2163)
With the constitutional protections of Roe v. Wade hanging in the balance in light of a divided U.S. Supreme Court, many organizations, including the ACLU, made a major push this year to ensure the protection of reproductive rights for Rhode Islanders
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