All Legislation

Legislation
Mar 27, 2024
first amendment
  • First Amendment

Ban on “Synthetic Media” in Elections (H 7387A, S 2456)

We urged caution in trying to quickly control the new world of artificial intelligence with this bill that would regulate electoral communications generated by artificial intelligence, and which would allow politicians to seek injunctions against “deceptive” AI-generated communications.
Status: Passed House, Died in Senate
Position: Oppose
Legislation
Mar 27, 2024
privacy
  • Privacy & Technology

Noise Camera Authorization (H 7368, S 2898)

We opposed this legislation which seeks to allow for the use of “noise violation detection systems” in municipalities in Rhode Island, as we do not believe it appropriately addresses the many practical concerns which accompany this type of technology.
Status: Died in Committee
Position: Oppose
Legislation
Mar 27, 2024
privacy
  • Privacy & Technology

“Don’t Block the Box” Traffic Cameras (H 7748, S 2770)

We opposed this legislation which would expand the allowable use for traffic violation detection systems for violations of a state law against the blocking of street intersections.
Status: Effective without Governor's Signature
Position: Oppose
Legislation
Mar 27, 2024
privacy
  • Privacy & Technology

Collection of Telematics Data (H 7718)

We urged amendment to a bill addressing telematics systems in cars – which track and gather information such as vehicle location and driver behavior – which is then shared with insurance companies, for example, to set car insurance rates.
Status: Died in Committee
Position: Needs amendments
Legislation
Mar 27, 2024
due process
  • Due Process

Fines for City Ordinance Violations (H 7322)

We opposed legislation which would allow municipalities to record liens against a person’s property if they failed to pay any municipal fines – including for parking violations or minor offenses like disorderly conduct – within 90 days.
Status: Died in Committee
Position: Oppose
Legislation
Mar 26, 2024
due process
  • Due Process

Name Changes in Probate Court (H 8155, S 2667)

Status: Signed into Law
Position: Support and Amend
Legislation
Mar 26, 2024
voting rights
  • Voting Rights

Ballot Question Readability (H 7476)

Status: Passed
Position: Support
Legislation
Mar 15, 2024
students rights
  • Students’ Rights

Right to an Education (H 7396, S 2147)

We supported this bill which would propose an amendment to the Rhode Island constitution guaranteeing the right to an adequate education.
Status: Passed Senate, Died in House
Position: Support
Legislation
Mar 15, 2024
racial justice
  • Racial Justice

CROWN Act (H 7724)

We strongly supported a piece of legislation which would expand the definition of race under our state anti-discrimination laws to include “traits historically associated with race.”
Status: Passed House
Position: Support