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Jun 05, 2023
gender equality
  • Gender Equality|
  • +4 Issues

Sex Work Decriminalization (S 913)

We testified in favor of legislation which would have decriminalized sex work.
Legislation
Mar 31, 2023
economic justice
  • Economic Justice|
  • +3 Issues

Domestic Worker Minimum Wage Exemption (H 5371, S 424)

We supported the repeal of an exemption for domestic workers in state minimum wage laws, noting that its impact is sexist, racially discriminatory, and limiting of the economic mobility of domestic workers.
Legislation
Mar 31, 2023
criminal justice
  • Criminal Justice|
  • +1 Issue

Parental Status in Sentencing (H 5686, S 405)

We strongly supported legislation which would have required that the parental status of a defendant be taken into account as a component of the sentencing process.
Legislation
Mar 23, 2023
workers rights
  • Workers’ Rights|
  • +1 Issue

Expanding FEPA Definition of Employee (H 5927)

We strongly supported a proposed change to the state’s Fair Employment Practices Act which would have expanded the definition of “employee” to cover a wider breadth of working personnel.
Legislation
Mar 23, 2023
gender equality
  • Criminal Justice|
  • +1 Issue

Legal Immunity for Sex Workers (H 6064, H 6140, S 402, S 892)

By granting legal immunity to individuals engaged in commercial sexual activity who report a crime that they are either a victim of or witness to, this legislation would have created more comprehensive occupational safety for sex workers.
Legislation
Mar 10, 2023
gender equality
  • Gender Equality

Equality in Abortion Coverage Act (H 5006, S 32)

This critical legislation would guarantee that abortion is not only a legal right for all Rhode Islanders, but that it is economically accessible to all individuals.
Legislation
Mar 10, 2023
gender equality
  • Gender Equality

Anti-Abortion Rights Legislation

We testified in opposition to a slew of anti-choice bills, noting that they deliberately attempted to chip away at the ability for Rhode Islanders to make their own reproductive choices.
Legislation
Mar 08, 2023
privacy
  • Privacy|
  • +3 Issues

Patient Discrimination Protections (H 5428, S 412)

Noting that all patients should be treated in a non-discriminatory manner by medical professionals, we supported legislation which will prohibit the denial of appropriate medical care to individuals based on various irrelevant characteristics.
Legislation
Jun 05, 2023
gender equality
Legislation
Jun 05, 2023
  • Gender Equality|
  • +4 Issues

Sex Work Decriminalization (S 913)

We testified in favor of legislation which would have decriminalized sex work.
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Legislation
Mar 31, 2023
economic justice
Legislation
Mar 31, 2023
  • Economic Justice|
  • +3 Issues

Domestic Worker Minimum Wage Exemption (H 5371, S 424)

We supported the repeal of an exemption for domestic workers in state minimum wage laws, noting that its impact is sexist, racially discriminatory, and limiting of the economic mobility of domestic workers.
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Legislation
Mar 31, 2023
criminal justice
Legislation
Mar 31, 2023
  • Criminal Justice|
  • +1 Issue

Parental Status in Sentencing (H 5686, S 405)

We strongly supported legislation which would have required that the parental status of a defendant be taken into account as a component of the sentencing process.
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Legislation
Mar 23, 2023
workers rights
Legislation
Mar 23, 2023
  • Workers’ Rights|
  • +1 Issue

Expanding FEPA Definition of Employee (H 5927)

We strongly supported a proposed change to the state’s Fair Employment Practices Act which would have expanded the definition of “employee” to cover a wider breadth of working personnel.
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Legislation
Mar 23, 2023
gender equality
Legislation
Mar 23, 2023
  • Criminal Justice|
  • +1 Issue

Legal Immunity for Sex Workers (H 6064, H 6140, S 402, S 892)

By granting legal immunity to individuals engaged in commercial sexual activity who report a crime that they are either a victim of or witness to, this legislation would have created more comprehensive occupational safety for sex workers.
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Legislation
Mar 10, 2023
gender equality
Legislation
Mar 10, 2023
  • Gender Equality

Equality in Abortion Coverage Act (H 5006, S 32)

This critical legislation would guarantee that abortion is not only a legal right for all Rhode Islanders, but that it is economically accessible to all individuals.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Mar 10, 2023
gender equality
Legislation
Mar 10, 2023
  • Gender Equality

Anti-Abortion Rights Legislation

We testified in opposition to a slew of anti-choice bills, noting that they deliberately attempted to chip away at the ability for Rhode Islanders to make their own reproductive choices.
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Legislation
Mar 08, 2023
privacy
Legislation
Mar 08, 2023
  • Privacy|
  • +3 Issues

Patient Discrimination Protections (H 5428, S 412)

Noting that all patients should be treated in a non-discriminatory manner by medical professionals, we supported legislation which will prohibit the denial of appropriate medical care to individuals based on various irrelevant characteristics.
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