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All Legislation

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

First Amendment

Obstructing Traffic (H 5192, H 5193, S 0129)

In February, the ACLU testified before the House and Senate Judiciary committees in opposition to legislation creating a new crime of obstructing traffic or obstructing a freeway.

Legislation

Mar 09, 2015

First Amendment

Cyberstalking and Cyberharassment (H 5467, S 0565)

As part of a package of computer crimes legislation, the General Assembly considered legislation overhauling the state’s prohibition on cyberstalking and cyberharrassment.

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

Gender Equality

Gender Rating in Health Insurance (H 5754, S 0318)

Nationwide, women have historically been charged more for the same health insurance as men, solely because of their gender. This practice, known as gender rating, became illegal for certain health care plans under federal law, but gaps still exist in RI law that allow the practice to continue.

Legislation

Feb 28, 2015

Racial Justice

Military Status Housing Discrimination (H 5593, S 0241A)

Rhode Island’s veterans have recently begun reporting facing such discrimination, and current law leaves them with no recourse. The legislation prohibits such discrimination against any service member in the Armed Forces or veteran with an honorable or general administrative discharge.

Legislation

Feb 28, 2015

Workers’ Rights

Pregnancy Discrimination (H 5674A as amended, S 0276A as amended)

Existing federal prohibitions against pregnancy discrimination in the workplace have proven ineffective in prevention women from facing serious workplace penalties because of their pregnancy or breastfeeding status.

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

First Amendment

Obstructing Traffic (H 5192, H 5193, S 0129)

In February, the ACLU testified before the House and Senate Judiciary committees in opposition to legislation creating a new crime of obstructing traffic or obstructing a freeway.

Legislation

Mar 09, 2015

Legislation

Mar 09, 2015

First Amendment

Cyberstalking and Cyberharassment (H 5467, S 0565)

As part of a package of computer crimes legislation, the General Assembly considered legislation overhauling the state’s prohibition on cyberstalking and cyberharrassment.

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

Gender Equality

Gender Rating in Health Insurance (H 5754, S 0318)

Legislation

Feb 28, 2015

Legislation

Feb 28, 2015

Racial Justice

Military Status Housing Discrimination (H 5593, S 0241A)

Legislation

Feb 28, 2015

Legislation

Feb 28, 2015

Workers’ Rights

Pregnancy Discrimination (H 5674A as amended, S 0276A as amended)

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