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May 23, 2022
privacy
  • Privacy

Speed Camera Expansion (S 2510)

We opposed legislation which would have expanded the speed camera program in Rhode Island.
Legislation
May 20, 2022
gender equality
  • Gender Equality|
  • +2 Issues

Equality in Abortion Coverage Act (H 7442, S 2549)

Building upon the important work of the Reproductive Privacy Act, the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act would have ensured that abortion care is covered by Medicaid and within the health insurance plans of state employees.
Legislation
May 17, 2022
due process
  • Due Process

Tax Return Statute of Limitations (H 7774)

We opposed a bill which would completely remove the statute of limitations that currently exists for alleged tax deficiencies, and allow tax officials to charge individuals with filing incomplete tax returns decades after the fact.
Legislation
May 17, 2022
criminal justice
  • Criminal Justice

Fair Chance in Housing Act (S 2641)

In supporting a bill which sought to address the barriers that justice-involved individuals often face in finding housing, we urged amendments to better ensure that the goal of the legislation is met.
Legislation
May 13, 2022
student
  • Students’ Rights|
  • +1 Issue

School Resource Officers

Two pieces of legislation sought to address the presence of SROs and the need for mental health personnel on school campuses – one positively, and one negatively.
Legislation
May 06, 2022
racial justice
  • Racial Justice

Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights Reform (S 2380, S 2178, S 2799)

As a state with one of the most protective Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights statutes in the country – imposing numerous barriers to disciplining wayward officers – it is long past time for significant revisions to be made to this law.
Legislation
May 06, 2022
criminal justice
  • Criminal Justice

"Good Samaritan" Amendments (S 2213)

This important legislation would have provided individuals protection from prosecution for certain drug crimes if they had contacted police to address any medical emergency, not just a drug overdose.
Legislation
May 06, 2022
criminal justice
  • Criminal Justice

Prison Fiscal Impact Statements (H 7343)

We strongly supported legislation which would have required fiscal impact analyses for any bills which increase or put in place criminal sentences.
Legislation
Apr 29, 2022
racial justice
  • Racial Justice

Police PTSD Disability Benefits (H 7796)

We opposed a provision in a bill addressing disability benefits based on occupationally-related PTSD for first responders, noting that it could allow police officers to recoup disability benefits if they alleged to suffer from PTSD from misconduct that they have themselves inflicted on a civilian.
Legislation
May 23, 2022
privacy
Legislation
May 23, 2022
  • Privacy

Speed Camera Expansion (S 2510)

We opposed legislation which would have expanded the speed camera program in Rhode Island.
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Legislation
May 20, 2022
gender equality
Legislation
May 20, 2022
  • Gender Equality|
  • +2 Issues

Equality in Abortion Coverage Act (H 7442, S 2549)

Building upon the important work of the Reproductive Privacy Act, the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act would have ensured that abortion care is covered by Medicaid and within the health insurance plans of state employees.
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Legislation
May 17, 2022
due process
Legislation
May 17, 2022
  • Due Process

Tax Return Statute of Limitations (H 7774)

We opposed a bill which would completely remove the statute of limitations that currently exists for alleged tax deficiencies, and allow tax officials to charge individuals with filing incomplete tax returns decades after the fact.
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Legislation
May 17, 2022
criminal justice
Legislation
May 17, 2022
  • Criminal Justice

Fair Chance in Housing Act (S 2641)

In supporting a bill which sought to address the barriers that justice-involved individuals often face in finding housing, we urged amendments to better ensure that the goal of the legislation is met.
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Legislation
May 13, 2022
student
Legislation
May 13, 2022
  • Students’ Rights|
  • +1 Issue

School Resource Officers

Two pieces of legislation sought to address the presence of SROs and the need for mental health personnel on school campuses – one positively, and one negatively.
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Legislation
May 06, 2022
racial justice
Legislation
May 06, 2022
  • Racial Justice

Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights Reform (S 2380, S 2178, S 2799)

As a state with one of the most protective Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights statutes in the country – imposing numerous barriers to disciplining wayward officers – it is long past time for significant revisions to be made to this law.
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Legislation
May 06, 2022
criminal justice
Legislation
May 06, 2022
  • Criminal Justice

"Good Samaritan" Amendments (S 2213)

This important legislation would have provided individuals protection from prosecution for certain drug crimes if they had contacted police to address any medical emergency, not just a drug overdose.
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Legislation
May 06, 2022
criminal justice
Legislation
May 06, 2022
  • Criminal Justice

Prison Fiscal Impact Statements (H 7343)

We strongly supported legislation which would have required fiscal impact analyses for any bills which increase or put in place criminal sentences.
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Legislation
Apr 29, 2022
racial justice
Legislation
Apr 29, 2022
  • Racial Justice

Police PTSD Disability Benefits (H 7796)

We opposed a provision in a bill addressing disability benefits based on occupationally-related PTSD for first responders, noting that it could allow police officers to recoup disability benefits if they alleged to suffer from PTSD from misconduct that they have themselves inflicted on a civilian.
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