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May 05, 2017
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  • Workers’ Rights

Employer Liability (S 773)

This legislation was introduced in response to a recent RI Supreme Court decision narrowly interpreting the state’s Fair Employment Practices Act, which concluded that state law does not provide for individual liability against an employee who engages in discriminatory conduct in the workplace.
Legislation
May 05, 2017
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  • Due Process

Gun Control

While the ACLU does not take issue with efforts to restrict the types of weapons available for purchase, we do believe that attempts to regulate the possession of firearms can sometimes implicate other constitutional rights.
Legislation
May 05, 2017
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  • Government Transparency

Open Meetings (S 381, H 6323)

In February 2016, the ACLU published a report called “Hidden Agenda” in which we took a close look at compliance of agencies with the Open Meetings Act requirement to publicly post their agendas at least 48 hours in advance of the date of their meetings.
Legislation
May 05, 2017
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  • Privacy

Internet Protections (H 6086, H 6087)

After the recent passage of S.J. Resolution 34 in Congress, which will overturn an FCC rule that requires Internet service providers to get customers’ permission before selling sensitive consumer data, such as browsing history, legislation like H 6086 and H 6087 is imperative.
Legislation
May 05, 2017
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  • Voting Rights

Automatic Voter Registration & Early Voting (S 619, S 770)

The Secretary of State's Office has submitted two bills that would make voting and registering for accessible for all Rhode Islanders.
Legislation
Apr 14, 2017
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  • Criminal Justice

Legalizing Marijuana (H 5555, S 420)

In April, the House Judiciary Committee heard testimony from numerous organizations and professionals regarding legislation that seeks to regulate and tax marijuana similarly to what states like Colorado have done.
Legislation
Apr 14, 2017
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  • Voting Rights

Prison Gerrymandering (H 5309, S 344)

Legislation seeking to end the practice of prison-based gerrymandering in Rhode Island has once again been brought forward
Legislation
Apr 10, 2017
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  • Criminal Justice

Police Body Cameras (H 5926)

For the second year in a row, legislation has been proposed to set up the framework to ensure that the use of body cameras among police agencies in Rhode Island properly safeguards the integrity of encounters between law enforcement and civilians.
Legislation
Apr 10, 2017
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  • Privacy

Highway Surveillance (H 5989)

This legislation seeks to address the use of technology and sharing of data on Rhode Island’s highways. Last year, the General Assembly authorized the highway truck toll program, which included the use of automated license plate readers (ALPRs).
Legislation
May 05, 2017
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Legislation
May 05, 2017
  • Workers’ Rights

Employer Liability (S 773)

This legislation was introduced in response to a recent RI Supreme Court decision narrowly interpreting the state’s Fair Employment Practices Act, which concluded that state law does not provide for individual liability against an employee who engages in discriminatory conduct in the workplace.
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Legislation
May 05, 2017
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Legislation
May 05, 2017
  • Due Process

Gun Control

While the ACLU does not take issue with efforts to restrict the types of weapons available for purchase, we do believe that attempts to regulate the possession of firearms can sometimes implicate other constitutional rights.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
May 05, 2017
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Legislation
May 05, 2017
  • Government Transparency

Open Meetings (S 381, H 6323)

In February 2016, the ACLU published a report called “Hidden Agenda” in which we took a close look at compliance of agencies with the Open Meetings Act requirement to publicly post their agendas at least 48 hours in advance of the date of their meetings.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
May 05, 2017
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Legislation
May 05, 2017
  • Privacy

Internet Protections (H 6086, H 6087)

After the recent passage of S.J. Resolution 34 in Congress, which will overturn an FCC rule that requires Internet service providers to get customers’ permission before selling sensitive consumer data, such as browsing history, legislation like H 6086 and H 6087 is imperative.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
May 05, 2017
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Legislation
May 05, 2017
  • Voting Rights

Automatic Voter Registration & Early Voting (S 619, S 770)

The Secretary of State's Office has submitted two bills that would make voting and registering for accessible for all Rhode Islanders.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Apr 14, 2017
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Legislation
Apr 14, 2017
  • Criminal Justice

Legalizing Marijuana (H 5555, S 420)

In April, the House Judiciary Committee heard testimony from numerous organizations and professionals regarding legislation that seeks to regulate and tax marijuana similarly to what states like Colorado have done.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Apr 14, 2017
Placeholder image
Legislation
Apr 14, 2017
  • Voting Rights

Prison Gerrymandering (H 5309, S 344)

Legislation seeking to end the practice of prison-based gerrymandering in Rhode Island has once again been brought forward
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Apr 10, 2017
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Legislation
Apr 10, 2017
  • Criminal Justice

Police Body Cameras (H 5926)

For the second year in a row, legislation has been proposed to set up the framework to ensure that the use of body cameras among police agencies in Rhode Island properly safeguards the integrity of encounters between law enforcement and civilians.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Apr 10, 2017
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Legislation
Apr 10, 2017
  • Privacy

Highway Surveillance (H 5989)

This legislation seeks to address the use of technology and sharing of data on Rhode Island’s highways. Last year, the General Assembly authorized the highway truck toll program, which included the use of automated license plate readers (ALPRs).
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