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Apr 15, 2024
LGBTQ rights
  • LGBTQ+ Rights

Bans on LGBTQ+ Healthcare and Inclusion in Sports (H 7884, H 7727)

We strongly opposed a number of bills which sought to limit the autonomy of transgender and gender nonconforming youth by banning critical healthcare services and restricting the ability for LGBTQ+ youth to participate in organized sports activities.
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Apr 05, 2024
criminal justice
  • Racial Justice|
  • +3 Issues

Sex Work Decriminalization (S 2934)

We testified in favor of legislation which would decriminalize sex work.
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Apr 01, 2024
due process
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  • +3 Issues

The Rhode Island Civil Rights Enforcement Act (H 7636, S 2675)

We strongly supported this bill which would provide long-overdue mechanisms to enforce the state Constitution’s Declaration of Rights, which “guarantees” the State’s residents critically important civil liberties.
Legislation
Mar 27, 2024
LGBTQ rights
  • LGBTQ+ Rights|
  • +1 Issue

Protections for Healthcare Providers (H 7577, S 2262)

We strongly supported this legislation which would ensure protections for patients and providers of reproductive and gender-affirming health care services against the imposition of criminal or civil liability for providing care to people from states banning these services.
Legislation
Apr 15, 2024
LGBTQ rights
Legislation
Apr 15, 2024
  • LGBTQ+ Rights

Bans on LGBTQ+ Healthcare and Inclusion in Sports (H 7884, H 7727)

We strongly opposed a number of bills which sought to limit the autonomy of transgender and gender nonconforming youth by banning critical healthcare services and restricting the ability for LGBTQ+ youth to participate in organized sports activities.
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Apr 05, 2024
criminal justice
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Apr 05, 2024
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Sex Work Decriminalization (S 2934)

We testified in favor of legislation which would decriminalize sex work.
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Apr 01, 2024
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Apr 01, 2024
  • Due Process|
  • +3 Issues

The Rhode Island Civil Rights Enforcement Act (H 7636, S 2675)

We strongly supported this bill which would provide long-overdue mechanisms to enforce the state Constitution’s Declaration of Rights, which “guarantees” the State’s residents critically important civil liberties.
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Mar 27, 2024
LGBTQ rights
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Mar 27, 2024
  • LGBTQ+ Rights|
  • +1 Issue

Protections for Healthcare Providers (H 7577, S 2262)

We strongly supported this legislation which would ensure protections for patients and providers of reproductive and gender-affirming health care services against the imposition of criminal or civil liability for providing care to people from states banning these services.
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