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All Legislation

Legislation

Jul 01, 2016

First Amendment

Cyberstalking and Cyberharassment (H 7763, S 2630)

The ACLU testified that under this legislation, one single act online that is then used by others to justify harassment would be criminal, holding individuals accountable for the actions of others even if they meant no harm with their original post.

Legislation

Jul 01, 2016

Immigrants’ Rights

Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants (H 7610, S 2333)

In March and May, the ACLU testified before the House and Senate Judiciary committees, respectively, in support of legislation permitting the issuance of driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants.

Legislation

Jul 01, 2016

Privacy

Compassionate Care (H 7659, S 2709)

Legislation sought to make Rhode Island the next state to adopt “death with dignity” legislation, allowing terminal patients to seek medication to end their lives.

Legislation

Jul 01, 2016

Criminal Justice

Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana (H 7752, S 2420)

In April and May, the ACLU testified before the House and Senate Judiciary committees, respectively, in support of legislation to legalize, regulate, and tax marijuana use by adults.

Legislation

Jul 01, 2016

Criminal Justice

Medical Marijuana for PTSD (H 7142, S 2115)

The General Assembly approved important legislation allowing individuals suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to ease their symptoms using medical marijuana.

Legislation

Jul 01, 2016

Racial Justice

Equal Pay (H 7694, S 2635)

Legislation sought to address the gender pay gap in Rhode Island by making it easier for individuals facing wage differentials to file a civil action against their employer, during which it would be up to the employer to demonstrate that the wage gap was on the basis of something other than sex.

Legislation

Jun 30, 2016

Students’ Rights

Student Press Freedom (H 7677, S 2899)

The General Assembly considered, but did not act on, legislation ensuring that student newspapers share the same press freedom as other newspapers.

Legislation

Jun 30, 2016

Criminal Justice

Justice Reinvestment

The General Assembly seemed poised to pass a number of bills aimed at improving the criminal justice system, including bills clarifying the definition of misdemeanor and felony, a bill adjusting the way probation and parole are done, and a bill establishing a Superior Court diversion program.

Legislation

Jun 27, 2016

First Amendment

State Contract Restrictions on Boycotts (H 7736)

In June, the House and Senate approved legislation barring the state from entering into a contract with any business engaged in a boycott against various "foreign states."

Legislation

Jul 01, 2016

Legislation

Jul 01, 2016

First Amendment

Cyberstalking and Cyberharassment (H 7763, S 2630)

Legislation

Jul 01, 2016

Legislation

Jul 01, 2016

Immigrants’ Rights

Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants (H 7610, S 2333)

In March and May, the ACLU testified before the House and Senate Judiciary committees, respectively, in support of legislation permitting the issuance of driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants.

Legislation

Jul 01, 2016

Legislation

Jul 01, 2016

Privacy

Compassionate Care (H 7659, S 2709)

Legislation sought to make Rhode Island the next state to adopt “death with dignity” legislation, allowing terminal patients to seek medication to end their lives.

Legislation

Jul 01, 2016

Legislation

Jul 01, 2016

Criminal Justice

Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana (H 7752, S 2420)

In April and May, the ACLU testified before the House and Senate Judiciary committees, respectively, in support of legislation to legalize, regulate, and tax marijuana use by adults.

Legislation

Jul 01, 2016

Legislation

Jul 01, 2016

Criminal Justice

Medical Marijuana for PTSD (H 7142, S 2115)

The General Assembly approved important legislation allowing individuals suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to ease their symptoms using medical marijuana.

Legislation

Jul 01, 2016

Legislation

Jul 01, 2016

Racial Justice

Equal Pay (H 7694, S 2635)

Legislation

Jun 30, 2016

Legislation

Jun 30, 2016

Students’ Rights

Student Press Freedom (H 7677, S 2899)

The General Assembly considered, but did not act on, legislation ensuring that student newspapers share the same press freedom as other newspapers.

Legislation

Jun 30, 2016

Legislation

Jun 30, 2016

Criminal Justice

Justice Reinvestment

Legislation

Jun 27, 2016

Legislation

Jun 27, 2016

First Amendment

State Contract Restrictions on Boycotts (H 7736)

In June, the House and Senate approved legislation barring the state from entering into a contract with any business engaged in a boycott against various "foreign states."

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