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Feb 16, 2016

Gender Equality

Gender Rating in Health Insurance (H 7513, S 2692 as amended)

Nationwide, women have historically been charged more for the same health insurance as men. This practice, known as gender rating, became illegal for certain health care plans under the federal Affordable Care Act, but gaps in Rhode Island law may allow the practice to continue.

Legislation

Feb 16, 2016

Criminal Justice|
+1 Issue

Shackling of Pregnant Prisoners (H 7613, S 2317)

In March, the ACLU testified before the House and Senate Judiciary committees in support of legislation to strengthen the state’s limitation on shackling pregnant incarcerated women.

Legislation

Feb 16, 2016

Government Transparency

Access to Public Records (H 7973, S 2308)

The General Assembly considered, but did not act on, revisions to the state's law governing public records. The Access to Public Records Act dictates when public entities can keep documents from public view, and the rights of the public to view or obtain other documents.

Legislation

Feb 03, 2016

Immigrants’ Rights

E-Verify (H 7217, S 2320, S 2412)

The federal E-Verify program remains dependent on a system plagued with errors and misinformation, leaving nearly 10% of foreign-born citizens incorrectly deemed ineligible to work. The ACLU testified in opposition to legislation requiring most RI employers to participate in the E-Verify program.

Legislation

Feb 03, 2016

Criminal Justice

Civil Asset Forfeiture (H 7396)

the ACLU testified in support of legislation to limit 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 03, 2016

Privacy

Location Tracking (H 7167A, S 2403)

In June, the House and Senate approved legislation requiring law enforcement to obtain a warrant before requesting location information, except in emergencies dealing with the threat of death or serious physical injury.

Legislation

Feb 03, 2016

Criminal Justice

Background Checks for Employment (varied)

Following the passage three years ago of “Ban the Box” legislation that prohibited employers from asking about an applicant’s criminal record at the time of application, the General Assembly has nonetheless considered – and approved – broad background check requirements for a wide range of jobs.

Legislation

Feb 03, 2016

Students’ Rights

The School-to-Prison Pipeline (H 7056, H 7057, S 2168)

The ACLU has demonstrated for the past several years that the tremendous overuse of suspensions in Rhode Island’s schools leaves students of color and students with disabilities disproportionately affected, particularly for the less-serious “subjective” offenses.

Legislation

Feb 03, 2016

Students’ Rights

School Computer Privacy (H 7675, S 2171)

As technology becomes more ubiquitous, schools statewide have begun handing out school-owned computers for at home. Although these devices are used in the home, they carry virtually no privacy protections and some schools have even informed children the computers are subject to monitoring any time.

Legislation

Feb 16, 2016

Legislation

Feb 16, 2016

Gender Equality

Gender Rating in Health Insurance (H 7513, S 2692 as amended)

Legislation

Feb 16, 2016

Legislation

Feb 16, 2016

Criminal Justice|
+1 Issue

Shackling of Pregnant Prisoners (H 7613, S 2317)

In March, the ACLU testified before the House and Senate Judiciary committees in support of legislation to strengthen the state’s limitation on shackling pregnant incarcerated women.

Legislation

Feb 16, 2016

Legislation

Feb 16, 2016

Government Transparency

Access to Public Records (H 7973, S 2308)

Legislation

Feb 03, 2016

Legislation

Feb 03, 2016

Immigrants’ Rights

E-Verify (H 7217, S 2320, S 2412)

Legislation

Feb 03, 2016

Legislation

Feb 03, 2016

Criminal Justice

Civil Asset Forfeiture (H 7396)

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Feb 03, 2016

Legislation

Feb 03, 2016

Privacy

Location Tracking (H 7167A, S 2403)

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Feb 03, 2016

Legislation

Feb 03, 2016

Criminal Justice

Background Checks for Employment (varied)

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Feb 03, 2016

Legislation

Feb 03, 2016

Students’ Rights

The School-to-Prison Pipeline (H 7056, H 7057, S 2168)

Legislation

Feb 03, 2016

Legislation

Feb 03, 2016

Students’ Rights

School Computer Privacy (H 7675, S 2171)

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