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May 03, 2019
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Commission to Study Decriminalizing Sex Work (H 5354)

This legislation would have created a commission to study the impact of decriminalizing prostitution laws in Rhode Island.
Legislation
May 03, 2019
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Consumer Privacy Protection (S 234)

While we supported several provisions in this bill, which addressed the sale and maintenance of consumers’ personal information by businesses, we noted that the legislation could have been strengthened in two ways in order to more effectively protect consumers.
Legislation
Apr 26, 2019
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Marijuana Real Estate Disclosure (S 334)

Although vetoed last year by the governor, this bill, which requires disclosure as to whether a property had been used to grow marijuana before the property is sold, was re-introduced this session and initially raised concerns.
Legislation
Apr 16, 2019
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Health Insurance Privacy (H 5556, S 580)

In an effort to protect the medical privacy of individual members on an insurance plan, this legislation would have required that explanation of benefit documents be sent to the member that they concern, rather than the holder of the plan.
Legislation
Mar 29, 2019
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Compassionate Care Act (H 5555, S 320)

Legislation supported by the ACLU would have allowed for certain terminally ill patients to make knowing and competent decisions about death and peacefully determine the end of their lives with dignity, autonomy, and privacy.
Legislation
Mar 19, 2019
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Computer Verification of Hours Worked (H 5255, S 125)

This legislation would have required software to take screenshots of a contractor’s computer every three minutes, which would have then been made available to the state in “real time” in order to verify a contractor’s billed hours.
Legislation
Mar 18, 2019
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Roadway Surveillance (H 5042)

This legislation would have restricted the use of automated license plate readers and limited the purchasing or sharing of ALPR-obtained data between private organizations or law enforcement agencies.
Legislation
Feb 22, 2019
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Opioid Overdose Notification (H 5383, S 139 Sub A)

The ACLU has been vigilant in opposing “solutions” to the opioid epidemic that compromise patient rights, including their right to confidentiality.
Legislation
May 03, 2019
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Legislation
May 03, 2019
  • Privacy

Commission to Study Decriminalizing Sex Work (H 5354)

This legislation would have created a commission to study the impact of decriminalizing prostitution laws in Rhode Island.
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Legislation
May 03, 2019
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Legislation
May 03, 2019
  • Privacy

Consumer Privacy Protection (S 234)

While we supported several provisions in this bill, which addressed the sale and maintenance of consumers’ personal information by businesses, we noted that the legislation could have been strengthened in two ways in order to more effectively protect consumers.
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Legislation
Apr 26, 2019
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Legislation
Apr 26, 2019
  • Privacy

Marijuana Real Estate Disclosure (S 334)

Although vetoed last year by the governor, this bill, which requires disclosure as to whether a property had been used to grow marijuana before the property is sold, was re-introduced this session and initially raised concerns.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Apr 16, 2019
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Legislation
Apr 16, 2019
  • Privacy

Health Insurance Privacy (H 5556, S 580)

In an effort to protect the medical privacy of individual members on an insurance plan, this legislation would have required that explanation of benefit documents be sent to the member that they concern, rather than the holder of the plan.
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Legislation
Mar 29, 2019
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Legislation
Mar 29, 2019
  • Privacy

Compassionate Care Act (H 5555, S 320)

Legislation supported by the ACLU would have allowed for certain terminally ill patients to make knowing and competent decisions about death and peacefully determine the end of their lives with dignity, autonomy, and privacy.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Mar 19, 2019
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Legislation
Mar 19, 2019
  • Privacy

Computer Verification of Hours Worked (H 5255, S 125)

This legislation would have required software to take screenshots of a contractor’s computer every three minutes, which would have then been made available to the state in “real time” in order to verify a contractor’s billed hours.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Mar 18, 2019
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Legislation
Mar 18, 2019
  • Privacy

Roadway Surveillance (H 5042)

This legislation would have restricted the use of automated license plate readers and limited the purchasing or sharing of ALPR-obtained data between private organizations or law enforcement agencies.
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Legislation
Feb 22, 2019
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Legislation
Feb 22, 2019
  • Privacy

Opioid Overdose Notification (H 5383, S 139 Sub A)

The ACLU has been vigilant in opposing “solutions” to the opioid epidemic that compromise patient rights, including their right to confidentiality.
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