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Jun 26, 2015
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DCYF Non-Discrimination (H 5586, S 0126)

Important legislation ensuring children in DCYF care are free from discrimination is headed to the Governor’s desk.
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Jun 08, 2015
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Racial Profiling (H 5819A, S 0669A)

In May, the Senate approved legislation prohibiting police from searching juveniles and pedestrians without probable cause or reasonable suspicion of criminal activity.
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Feb 28, 2015
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Military Status Housing Discrimination (H 5593, S 0241A)

Rhode Island’s veterans have recently begun reporting facing such discrimination, and current law leaves them with no recourse. The legislation prohibits such discrimination against any service member in the Armed Forces or veteran with an honorable or general administrative discharge.
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Jun 26, 2015
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Jun 26, 2015
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DCYF Non-Discrimination (H 5586, S 0126)

Important legislation ensuring children in DCYF care are free from discrimination is headed to the Governor’s desk.
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Jun 08, 2015
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Jun 08, 2015
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Racial Profiling (H 5819A, S 0669A)

In May, the Senate approved legislation prohibiting police from searching juveniles and pedestrians without probable cause or reasonable suspicion of criminal activity.
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Feb 28, 2015
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Feb 28, 2015
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Military Status Housing Discrimination (H 5593, S 0241A)

Rhode Island’s veterans have recently begun reporting facing such discrimination, and current law leaves them with no recourse. The legislation prohibits such discrimination against any service member in the Armed Forces or veteran with an honorable or general administrative discharge.
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