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Apr 01, 2024
criminal justice
  • Criminal Justice

Harsh Penalties for Graffiti Offenses (H 7634)

In addition to the amendments that this bill would make to the community service requirements to be imposed against individuals convicted of graffiti offenses, we urged that this bill be further used as an opportunity to revisit the extremely harsh prison penalties associated with this offense.
Legislation
Apr 01, 2024
criminal justice
  • Criminal Justice

iGaming Penalties for Young Adults (H 7745)

We opposed legislation which would make it a misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year in prison, for a person between the ages of 18 and 21 to engage in electronic casino gaming, or iGaming.
Legislation
Apr 01, 2024
workers rights
  • Workers’ Rights

Ban on Weight Discrimination (H 7883)

We supported this bill which would make it illegal for employers and public accommodations to discriminate against individuals based on their weight.
Legislation
Mar 29, 2024
criminal justice
  • Criminal Justice

Juvenile Interrogation Reform (H 7096, S 2116)

We strongly supported this bill which would prohibit the questioning of a juvenile suspected of criminal activity without a parent or legal guardian present.
Legislation
Mar 29, 2024
first amendment
  • First Amendment

Affirmative Defense to Crime of Obscenity (H 7575, S 2429)

We strongly supported this legislation which would protect literature with “educational and governmental” value, as well as materials in a “bona fide school, museum, or public library.”
Legislation
Mar 29, 2024
students rights
  • Students’ Rights

School Discipline Reform (S 2143)

We supported a critical piece of legislation which would largely eliminate the ability for a K-5 student to be given an out-of-school suspension and strengthen the current reporting requirements for school districts.
Legislation
Mar 29, 2024
workers rights
  • Gender Equality|
  • +3 Issues

Domestic Worker Minimum Wage Exemption (H 7532, S 2021)

We supported the repeal of the exemption of domestic workers from the state's minimum wage laws, noting that its impact is sexist, racially discriminatory, and limiting of the economic mobility of domestic workers.
Legislation
Mar 29, 2024
immigrants rights
  • Immigrants’ Rights

Tenant Immigration Status (H 7959A, H 7963)

We supported these bills which would prevent landlords from inquiring about the immigration status of their tenants or potential tenants, noting that this legislation is critical for ensuring that families with undocumented members can maintain housing without fear.
Legislation
Mar 29, 2024
government transparency
  • Government Transparency

Municipal Litigation Transparency (H 7890, S 2433)

We strongly supported legislation which would require cities and town to disclose basic information on their website about litigation in which they are involved.
Legislation
Apr 01, 2024
criminal justice
Legislation
Apr 01, 2024
  • Criminal Justice

Harsh Penalties for Graffiti Offenses (H 7634)

In addition to the amendments that this bill would make to the community service requirements to be imposed against individuals convicted of graffiti offenses, we urged that this bill be further used as an opportunity to revisit the extremely harsh prison penalties associated with this offense.
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Legislation
Apr 01, 2024
criminal justice
Legislation
Apr 01, 2024
  • Criminal Justice

iGaming Penalties for Young Adults (H 7745)

We opposed legislation which would make it a misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year in prison, for a person between the ages of 18 and 21 to engage in electronic casino gaming, or iGaming.
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Legislation
Apr 01, 2024
workers rights
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Apr 01, 2024
  • Workers’ Rights

Ban on Weight Discrimination (H 7883)

We supported this bill which would make it illegal for employers and public accommodations to discriminate against individuals based on their weight.
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Legislation
Mar 29, 2024
criminal justice
Legislation
Mar 29, 2024
  • Criminal Justice

Juvenile Interrogation Reform (H 7096, S 2116)

We strongly supported this bill which would prohibit the questioning of a juvenile suspected of criminal activity without a parent or legal guardian present.
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Legislation
Mar 29, 2024
first amendment
Legislation
Mar 29, 2024
  • First Amendment

Affirmative Defense to Crime of Obscenity (H 7575, S 2429)

We strongly supported this legislation which would protect literature with “educational and governmental” value, as well as materials in a “bona fide school, museum, or public library.”
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Mar 29, 2024
students rights
Legislation
Mar 29, 2024
  • Students’ Rights

School Discipline Reform (S 2143)

We supported a critical piece of legislation which would largely eliminate the ability for a K-5 student to be given an out-of-school suspension and strengthen the current reporting requirements for school districts.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Mar 29, 2024
workers rights
Legislation
Mar 29, 2024
  • Gender Equality|
  • +3 Issues

Domestic Worker Minimum Wage Exemption (H 7532, S 2021)

We supported the repeal of the exemption of domestic workers from the state's minimum wage laws, noting that its impact is sexist, racially discriminatory, and limiting of the economic mobility of domestic workers.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Mar 29, 2024
immigrants rights
Legislation
Mar 29, 2024
  • Immigrants’ Rights

Tenant Immigration Status (H 7959A, H 7963)

We supported these bills which would prevent landlords from inquiring about the immigration status of their tenants or potential tenants, noting that this legislation is critical for ensuring that families with undocumented members can maintain housing without fear.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Mar 29, 2024
government transparency
Legislation
Mar 29, 2024
  • Government Transparency

Municipal Litigation Transparency (H 7890, S 2433)

We strongly supported legislation which would require cities and town to disclose basic information on their website about litigation in which they are involved.
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