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Legislation

Mar 21, 2022

First Amendment

Crime of Stolen Valor (H 7411, H 7811, & S 2425A)

Though we appreciated the intent behind a piece of legislation which makes it a crime for an individual to knowingly and fraudulently represent oneself as a member of the military to obtain “money, property, or another tangible benefit,” we urged amendment to the bill.

Legislation

Mar 18, 2022

First Amendment

Workplace Bullying (S 2486A)

While ensuring a healthy workplace is a laudable goal, we opposed a piece of legislation which would have created a far-reaching “civility code” and imposed liability on employers or co-workers who are, among other things, “overbearing.”

Legislation

Feb 22, 2022

First Amendment

Threats of Violence (H 7308 & S 2395)

We opposed this legislation which would have carved out a new crime for the making of threats of mass violence and false reports of threats to any education or religious institution, or any social, civic, or fraternal associations.

Legislation

Feb 11, 2022

First Amendment

Net Neutrality (H 7187, S 2030)

We testified in favor of this critical legislation which would have protected net neutrality in RI and noted that open and equal access is a cornerstone of the ubiquitously used and indispensable medium of the internet.

Legislation

Feb 07, 2022

Voting Rights|
+1 Issue

Classified Employees Running for Office (H 7213A)

We supported a bill which will allow for classified employees to seek nomination or become a candidate for elective state office and require their resignation from employment only if they win the election.

Legislation

Apr 08, 2021

First Amendment

Hate Crimes Sentencing Act (H 6147 A, S 803)

Though hate crimes deserve condemnation, we opposed a piece of legislation that would have expanded the scope of the Hate Crimes Sentencing Act in a way which could have established a hate crime based solely on the defendant’s speech without a finding of animus.

Legislation

Apr 05, 2021

First Amendment|
+2 Issues

Prohibition on Teaching “Divisive Concepts” (H 6070)

Noting that this bill was not only an assault on free speech but that it would inappropriately quash important teaching and conversation around such issues as institutional racism or sexism, we opposed legislation which sought to ban the teaching of “divisive topics” in public schools.

Legislation

Mar 29, 2021

Criminal Justice|
+1 Issue

Office of the Civil Rights Advocate (H 5860, S 729)

Though intended to address the issue of police misconduct, we opposed a piece of legislation introduced on behalf of the Attorney General which could have given the state more power to investigate those protesting or organizing against police abuse.

Legislation

Mar 15, 2021

Government Transparency|
+1 Issue

Senate Rules (S 336)

The introduction of the Rhode Island Senate rules this session prompted our initial commentary in two specific aspects.

Legislation

Mar 21, 2022

Legislation

Mar 21, 2022

First Amendment

Crime of Stolen Valor (H 7411, H 7811, & S 2425A)

Legislation

Mar 18, 2022

Legislation

Mar 18, 2022

First Amendment

Workplace Bullying (S 2486A)

Legislation

Feb 22, 2022

Legislation

Feb 22, 2022

First Amendment

Threats of Violence (H 7308 & S 2395)

Legislation

Feb 11, 2022

Legislation

Feb 11, 2022

First Amendment

Net Neutrality (H 7187, S 2030)

Legislation

Feb 07, 2022

Legislation

Feb 07, 2022

Voting Rights|
+1 Issue

Classified Employees Running for Office (H 7213A)

Legislation

Apr 08, 2021

Legislation

Apr 08, 2021

First Amendment

Hate Crimes Sentencing Act (H 6147 A, S 803)

Legislation

Apr 05, 2021

Legislation

Apr 05, 2021

First Amendment|
+2 Issues

Prohibition on Teaching “Divisive Concepts” (H 6070)

Legislation

Mar 29, 2021

Legislation

Mar 29, 2021

Criminal Justice|
+1 Issue

Office of the Civil Rights Advocate (H 5860, S 729)

Legislation

Mar 15, 2021

Legislation

Mar 15, 2021

Government Transparency|
+1 Issue

Senate Rules (S 336)

The introduction of the Rhode Island Senate rules this session prompted our initial commentary in two specific aspects.

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