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Apr 15, 2016
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Homeless Sex Offenders (S 2319)

The ACLU testified that this legislation served only to further stigmatize homeless sex offenders who are already abiding by their responsibility to register, and that forcing shelter workers to continually report on sex offenders' whereabouts is an onerous and inappropriate burden.
Legislation
Mar 01, 2016
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Police Body Cameras (H 7198)

In February, the ACLU testified before the House Judiciary committee in support of legislation laying out the acceptable use of body cameras and placing restrictions on the use and release of the collected data.
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Mar 01, 2016
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Revenge Porn (H 7537)

In February, the ACLU testified before the House Judiciary committee in opposition to legislation addressing the electronic dissemination of sexually explicit material, often referred to as “revenge porn.”
Legislation
Feb 16, 2016
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Shackling of Pregnant Prisoners (H 7613, S 2317)

In March, the ACLU testified before the House and Senate Judiciary committees in support of legislation to strengthen the state’s limitation on shackling pregnant incarcerated women.
Legislation
Feb 03, 2016
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Civil Asset Forfeiture (H 7396)

the ACLU testified in support of legislation to limit the practice of civil asset forfeiture by requiring an individual to be convicted of an offense before their assets can be relinquished, and ensuring that co-owners of assets are not unfairly punished.
Legislation
Feb 03, 2016
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Background Checks for Employment (varied)

Following the passage three years ago of “Ban the Box” legislation that prohibited employers from asking about an applicant’s criminal record at the time of application, the General Assembly has nonetheless considered – and approved – broad background check requirements for a wide range of jobs.
Legislation
Feb 03, 2016
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Good Samaritan Overdose Prevention (H 7003, S 2002)

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Apr 15, 2016
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Apr 15, 2016
  • Criminal Justice

Homeless Sex Offenders (S 2319)

The ACLU testified that this legislation served only to further stigmatize homeless sex offenders who are already abiding by their responsibility to register, and that forcing shelter workers to continually report on sex offenders' whereabouts is an onerous and inappropriate burden.
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Mar 01, 2016
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Mar 01, 2016
  • Criminal Justice

Police Body Cameras (H 7198)

In February, the ACLU testified before the House Judiciary committee in support of legislation laying out the acceptable use of body cameras and placing restrictions on the use and release of the collected data.
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Mar 01, 2016
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Mar 01, 2016
  • Criminal Justice

Revenge Porn (H 7537)

In February, the ACLU testified before the House Judiciary committee in opposition to legislation addressing the electronic dissemination of sexually explicit material, often referred to as “revenge porn.”
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Feb 16, 2016
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Feb 16, 2016
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Shackling of Pregnant Prisoners (H 7613, S 2317)

In March, the ACLU testified before the House and Senate Judiciary committees in support of legislation to strengthen the state’s limitation on shackling pregnant incarcerated women.
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Feb 03, 2016
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Feb 03, 2016
  • Criminal Justice

Civil Asset Forfeiture (H 7396)

the ACLU testified in support of legislation to limit the practice of civil asset forfeiture by requiring an individual to be convicted of an offense before their assets can be relinquished, and ensuring that co-owners of assets are not unfairly punished.
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Feb 03, 2016
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Feb 03, 2016
  • Criminal Justice

Background Checks for Employment (varied)

Following the passage three years ago of “Ban the Box” legislation that prohibited employers from asking about an applicant’s criminal record at the time of application, the General Assembly has nonetheless considered – and approved – broad background check requirements for a wide range of jobs.
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Feb 03, 2016
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Feb 03, 2016
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Good Samaritan Overdose Prevention (H 7003, S 2002)

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