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Feb 16, 2021
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  • Criminal Justice

Animal Abuse Registry (H 5040)

We opposed this bill which would create an “animal abuse registry” similar to the registration requirements already in effect for persons convicted of sex offenses.
Legislation
Feb 16, 2021
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Bail Reform (H 5291)

This legislation would confront the wealth-based incarceration system by promoting pretrial release of individuals without the requirement of monetary bail.
Legislation
Feb 16, 2021
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  • Workers’ Rights

Fair Employment Practices (H 5262, H 5266)

Critical proposed changes to the state’s Fair Employment Practices Act were introduced in two separate pieces of legislation this year and would make individual employee-supervisors, and not just the company employing them, subject to personal liability for their own acts of discrimination.
Legislation
Feb 05, 2021
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  • First Amendment

Traffic Interference (H 5001, H 6269, S 404)

We opposed a piece of legislation which would have made interference with traffic by standing, sitting, kneeling, or otherwise loitering on a highway a felony crime punishable by three years in prison.
Legislation
Feb 05, 2021
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  • Gender Equality

Menstrual Hygiene Product Access (H 5083, S 86, S 251, S 152)

We supported multiple menstrual equity bills which would guarantee the providing of no-cost menstrual products to all public schools and prisons in Rhode Island.
Legislation
Jan 29, 2021
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  • Due Process

Solemnization of Marriage (H 5034 A, S 14)

We supported a bill which was introduced to streamline the process for individuals to gain the authority to solemnize certain marriages in Rhode Island.
Legislation
Jan 22, 2021
Harm Reduction Centers
  • Privacy|
  • +1 Issue

Harm Reduction Centers (H 5245, S 16 B)

Although it may appear counterintuitive, one of the most effective ways to address substance use disorder is through the establishment of clinics in which an individual can self-administer previously obtained controlled substances while under medical supervision.
Legislation
Jan 22, 2021
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  • Due Process

Expulsion of House Members (H 5036)

Heard only two days after its introduction, this resolution sought to implement a process for the House to discipline and expel democratically elected leaders in its chamber.
Legislation
Jan 15, 2021
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  • Gender Equality

Gender Rating (H 5763, S 3 A)

Nationwide, women have historically been charged more for the same health insurance than men, solely because of their gender, leaving women less able to purchase vital health care coverage.
Legislation
Feb 16, 2021
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Legislation
Feb 16, 2021
  • Criminal Justice

Animal Abuse Registry (H 5040)

We opposed this bill which would create an “animal abuse registry” similar to the registration requirements already in effect for persons convicted of sex offenses.
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Legislation
Feb 16, 2021
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Legislation
Feb 16, 2021
  • Criminal Justice|
  • +1 Issue

Bail Reform (H 5291)

This legislation would confront the wealth-based incarceration system by promoting pretrial release of individuals without the requirement of monetary bail.
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Legislation
Feb 16, 2021
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Legislation
Feb 16, 2021
  • Workers’ Rights

Fair Employment Practices (H 5262, H 5266)

Critical proposed changes to the state’s Fair Employment Practices Act were introduced in two separate pieces of legislation this year and would make individual employee-supervisors, and not just the company employing them, subject to personal liability for their own acts of discrimination.
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Legislation
Feb 05, 2021
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Legislation
Feb 05, 2021
  • First Amendment

Traffic Interference (H 5001, H 6269, S 404)

We opposed a piece of legislation which would have made interference with traffic by standing, sitting, kneeling, or otherwise loitering on a highway a felony crime punishable by three years in prison.
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Legislation
Feb 05, 2021
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Legislation
Feb 05, 2021
  • Gender Equality

Menstrual Hygiene Product Access (H 5083, S 86, S 251, S 152)

We supported multiple menstrual equity bills which would guarantee the providing of no-cost menstrual products to all public schools and prisons in Rhode Island.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Jan 29, 2021
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Legislation
Jan 29, 2021
  • Due Process

Solemnization of Marriage (H 5034 A, S 14)

We supported a bill which was introduced to streamline the process for individuals to gain the authority to solemnize certain marriages in Rhode Island.
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Legislation
Jan 22, 2021
Harm Reduction Centers
Legislation
Jan 22, 2021
  • Privacy|
  • +1 Issue

Harm Reduction Centers (H 5245, S 16 B)

Although it may appear counterintuitive, one of the most effective ways to address substance use disorder is through the establishment of clinics in which an individual can self-administer previously obtained controlled substances while under medical supervision.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Jan 22, 2021
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Legislation
Jan 22, 2021
  • Due Process

Expulsion of House Members (H 5036)

Heard only two days after its introduction, this resolution sought to implement a process for the House to discipline and expel democratically elected leaders in its chamber.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Jan 15, 2021
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Legislation
Jan 15, 2021
  • Gender Equality

Gender Rating (H 5763, S 3 A)

Nationwide, women have historically been charged more for the same health insurance than men, solely because of their gender, leaving women less able to purchase vital health care coverage.
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