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Legislation

May 22, 2015

Criminal Justice

Juvenile Marijuana Use (H 6004, S 0584A)

When Rhode Island decriminalized marijuana just two years ago, it did so in part to keep youth out of jail for minor marijuana use. Yet, legislation under consideration this year sought to undo that progress and put juveniles found with under an ounce of marijuana back in front of a judge.

Legislation

Apr 27, 2015

Criminal Justice

Sex Offender Residency (H 6025, S 0754A)

In March and April, the ACLU testified before the Senate and House Judiciary committees, respectively, in opposition to legislation extending from 300 to 1,000 feet the distance sex offenders must reside from a school.

Legislation

Apr 27, 2015

Criminal Justice

Parole for Individuals Convicted of Murder (H 5158A, S 0132A)

In April, despite ACLU testimony in opposition, the Senate passed legislation requiring that individuals convicted of first or second degree murder serve at least fifty percent of their sentence before becoming eligible for parole; the House followed in May.

Legislation

Mar 10, 2015

Criminal Justice

Synthetic Cannabinoids (S 0509)

In March, the ACLU testified before the Senate Judiciary committee in opposition to legislation prohibiting virtually all synthetic cannabinoids and establishing a process to make more synthetic cannabinoids illegal without any legislative process.

Legislation

Mar 09, 2015

Criminal Justice

Threats Against Schools (H 5068A)

In February, the ACLU testified before the House Judiciary committee in opposition to legislation making the use of a computer, phone, or similar device to make threats against a school or daycare facility a felony.

Legislation

Mar 09, 2015

Criminal Justice

Unauthorized Computer Access (H 5458, S 0567 as amended)

The ACLU testified before the House Judiciary committee in February in opposition to legislation dealing with unauthorized computer access.

Legislation

Mar 09, 2015

Criminal Justice

HIV Transmission (H 5245, S 0338)

The ACLU provided testimony to the House Judiciary committee in February against legislation criminalizing the transmission of HIV in certain circumstances.

Legislation

Feb 28, 2015

Criminal Justice

Civil Asset Forfeiture (H 5631)

The ACLU testified in support of legislation to limit this 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 28, 2015

Criminal Justice

Juvenile Life Without Parole (H 5650, S 0389)

The U.S. Supreme Court banned states from imposing on juvenile offenders a mandatory sentence of life imprisonment without parole, but states retain the discretion to impose the penalty on a case-by-case basis. Legislation sought to make this off-limits altogether for juvenile defendants in RI.

Legislation

May 22, 2015

Legislation

May 22, 2015

Criminal Justice

Juvenile Marijuana Use (H 6004, S 0584A)

Legislation

Apr 27, 2015

Legislation

Apr 27, 2015

Criminal Justice

Sex Offender Residency (H 6025, S 0754A)

Legislation

Apr 27, 2015

Legislation

Apr 27, 2015

Criminal Justice

Parole for Individuals Convicted of Murder (H 5158A, S 0132A)

Legislation

Mar 10, 2015

Legislation

Mar 10, 2015

Criminal Justice

Synthetic Cannabinoids (S 0509)

Legislation

Mar 09, 2015

Legislation

Mar 09, 2015

Criminal Justice

Threats Against Schools (H 5068A)

Legislation

Mar 09, 2015

Legislation

Mar 09, 2015

Criminal Justice

Unauthorized Computer Access (H 5458, S 0567 as amended)

The ACLU testified before the House Judiciary committee in February in opposition to legislation dealing with unauthorized computer access.

Legislation

Mar 09, 2015

Legislation

Mar 09, 2015

Criminal Justice

HIV Transmission (H 5245, S 0338)

The ACLU provided testimony to the House Judiciary committee in February against legislation criminalizing the transmission of HIV in certain circumstances.

Legislation

Feb 28, 2015

Legislation

Feb 28, 2015

Criminal Justice

Civil Asset Forfeiture (H 5631)

Legislation

Feb 28, 2015

Legislation

Feb 28, 2015

Criminal Justice

Juvenile Life Without Parole (H 5650, S 0389)

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