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Jun 25, 2018
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Real Estate Marijuana Disclosure (H 8354, S 2442)

The state's medical marijuana law was crafted to put a high priority on patient privacy, but that consideration has been placed on the back burner a number of times in recent years in the name of public safety.
Legislation
Jun 15, 2018
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Overdose Confidentiality (S 2545A)

Another well-intentioned piece of legislation, addressing the opioid overdose crisis, threatened to erode the trust addicted people have with their doctors by allowing doctors to break confidentiality and tell family members and friends of a person's addicted status - even over their express wishes.
Legislation
May 22, 2018
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Cell Phone Location Tracking (H 7451, S 2291)

This session, the Attorney General sought to undermine an ACLU-backed 2016 law concerning warrants and cell phone location tracking by promoting legislation allowing law enforcement to keep you in the dark - perhaps indefinitely - if your location has been tracked.
Legislation
Apr 13, 2018
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Maternal Mental Health (H 7695)

While addressing the serious issue of maternal mental health disorders is a laudable goal, legislation under consideration this year requiring a mental health screening for mothers before release from a birthing facility would have set a troubling precedent for the privacy and treatment of new moms.
Legislation
Apr 11, 2018
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Adult Immunization Registry (H 7882, S 2530A)

Some of the most concerning civil liberties legislation this year came in the form of legislation dealing with your health, including bills to require that all adult immunization records be automatically included in a DOH database unless the patient opts out.
Legislation
Apr 09, 2018
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Third Party Access to Drug Prescription Database (H 7867)

This year, the General Assembly considered yet another exemption to the confidentiality of the state prescription drug monitoring database in the form of legislation allowing health insurers, workers’ compensation insurers and HMOs, among others, to access private prescription information.
Legislation
Apr 09, 2018
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Compassionate Care (H 7297)

Legislation aimed to make Rhode Island the next state to adopt “death with dignity” legislation, allowing terminal patients to obtain medication to end their lives.
Legislation
Mar 16, 2018
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Drones (H 7756)

Through a combination of cheap, sophisticated technology and financial incentives provided by the federal government, law enforcement entities nationwide have begun obtaining and using drones. Yet, the laws protecting us from misuse have not caught up with the technology or the demand.
Legislation
Jun 25, 2018
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Legislation
Jun 25, 2018
  • Privacy|
  • +1 Issue

Real Estate Marijuana Disclosure (H 8354, S 2442)

The state's medical marijuana law was crafted to put a high priority on patient privacy, but that consideration has been placed on the back burner a number of times in recent years in the name of public safety.
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Legislation
Jun 15, 2018
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Legislation
Jun 15, 2018
  • Privacy

Overdose Confidentiality (S 2545A)

Another well-intentioned piece of legislation, addressing the opioid overdose crisis, threatened to erode the trust addicted people have with their doctors by allowing doctors to break confidentiality and tell family members and friends of a person's addicted status - even over their express wishes.
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Legislation
May 22, 2018
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Legislation
May 22, 2018
  • Privacy

Cell Phone Location Tracking (H 7451, S 2291)

This session, the Attorney General sought to undermine an ACLU-backed 2016 law concerning warrants and cell phone location tracking by promoting legislation allowing law enforcement to keep you in the dark - perhaps indefinitely - if your location has been tracked.
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Legislation
Apr 13, 2018
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Legislation
Apr 13, 2018
  • Privacy

Maternal Mental Health (H 7695)

While addressing the serious issue of maternal mental health disorders is a laudable goal, legislation under consideration this year requiring a mental health screening for mothers before release from a birthing facility would have set a troubling precedent for the privacy and treatment of new moms.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Apr 11, 2018
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Legislation
Apr 11, 2018
  • Privacy

Adult Immunization Registry (H 7882, S 2530A)

Some of the most concerning civil liberties legislation this year came in the form of legislation dealing with your health, including bills to require that all adult immunization records be automatically included in a DOH database unless the patient opts out.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Apr 09, 2018
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Legislation
Apr 09, 2018
  • Privacy

Third Party Access to Drug Prescription Database (H 7867)

This year, the General Assembly considered yet another exemption to the confidentiality of the state prescription drug monitoring database in the form of legislation allowing health insurers, workers’ compensation insurers and HMOs, among others, to access private prescription information.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Apr 09, 2018
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Legislation
Apr 09, 2018
  • Privacy

Compassionate Care (H 7297)

Legislation aimed to make Rhode Island the next state to adopt “death with dignity” legislation, allowing terminal patients to obtain medication to end their lives.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Mar 16, 2018
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Legislation
Mar 16, 2018
  • Privacy

Drones (H 7756)

Through a combination of cheap, sophisticated technology and financial incentives provided by the federal government, law enforcement entities nationwide have begun obtaining and using drones. Yet, the laws protecting us from misuse have not caught up with the technology or the demand.
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