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Apr 15, 2016
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  • Criminal Justice

Administrative Subpoenas (H 7542, S 2631)

This legislation gives the police unilateral authority, without court review, to obtain Internet subscriber information on new crimes including “online impersonation,” a law that already raises serious First Amendment concerns.
Legislation
Apr 15, 2016
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  • Gender Equality

Insurance Coverage for Abortion (H 7760)

The General Assembly once again considered a spate of anti-abortion legislation, including legislation prohibiting women who get an insurance plan tax credit from buying a plan that includes any abortion coverage beyond life, rape, and incest – with no exception for women’s health.
Legislation
Apr 15, 2016
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  • 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.
Legislation
Mar 01, 2016
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  • Gender Equality

Abortion Health Insurance Ban (H 7467)

In February, the ACLU testified before the House Corporations committee in support of legislation removing from the General Laws two provisions regarding health insurance coverage for abortion that were struck down long ago, following challenge by the ACLU.
Legislation
Mar 01, 2016
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  • 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.
Legislation
Mar 01, 2016
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  • 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.”
Legislation
Feb 16, 2016
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  • Government Transparency

Administrative Procedures Act (H 7314, S 2715)

Currently, the state Board of Elections is virtually the only major state agency exempt from the Administrative Procedures Act, which requires state agencies to adopt rules and regulations through an open, public process.
Legislation
Feb 16, 2016
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  • Students’ Rights

Internet Filtering of School Computers (H 7583 A, S 2172 A)

Statewide, Internet filters used by school districts block considerably more information than is required by federal law, often without prior warning, derailing classroom lessons and hindering the ability of students to complete homework.
Legislation
Feb 16, 2016
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  • Voting Rights

Prison-Based Gerrymandering (H 7400, S 2310)

The ACLU testified in support of legislation to rectify the issue of prison gerrymandering and require all prisoners to be counted, for voting purposes only, at their last known address.
Legislation
Apr 15, 2016
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Legislation
Apr 15, 2016
  • Criminal Justice

Administrative Subpoenas (H 7542, S 2631)

This legislation gives the police unilateral authority, without court review, to obtain Internet subscriber information on new crimes including “online impersonation,” a law that already raises serious First Amendment concerns.
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Legislation
Apr 15, 2016
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Legislation
Apr 15, 2016
  • Gender Equality

Insurance Coverage for Abortion (H 7760)

The General Assembly once again considered a spate of anti-abortion legislation, including legislation prohibiting women who get an insurance plan tax credit from buying a plan that includes any abortion coverage beyond life, rape, and incest – with no exception for women’s health.
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Legislation
Apr 15, 2016
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Legislation
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.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Mar 01, 2016
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Legislation
Mar 01, 2016
  • Gender Equality

Abortion Health Insurance Ban (H 7467)

In February, the ACLU testified before the House Corporations committee in support of legislation removing from the General Laws two provisions regarding health insurance coverage for abortion that were struck down long ago, following challenge by the ACLU.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Mar 01, 2016
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Legislation
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.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Mar 01, 2016
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Legislation
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.”
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Feb 16, 2016
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Legislation
Feb 16, 2016
  • Government Transparency

Administrative Procedures Act (H 7314, S 2715)

Currently, the state Board of Elections is virtually the only major state agency exempt from the Administrative Procedures Act, which requires state agencies to adopt rules and regulations through an open, public process.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Feb 16, 2016
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Legislation
Feb 16, 2016
  • Students’ Rights

Internet Filtering of School Computers (H 7583 A, S 2172 A)

Statewide, Internet filters used by school districts block considerably more information than is required by federal law, often without prior warning, derailing classroom lessons and hindering the ability of students to complete homework.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Feb 16, 2016
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Legislation
Feb 16, 2016
  • Voting Rights

Prison-Based Gerrymandering (H 7400, S 2310)

The ACLU testified in support of legislation to rectify the issue of prison gerrymandering and require all prisoners to be counted, for voting purposes only, at their last known address.
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