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Apr 05, 2021
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School-Loaned Computer Privacy (H 5700, S 32)

As students largely transitioned to virtual education over the past year of the COVID-19 pandemic, issues of student privacy on school-loaned devices rightly crept to the forefront of public conversation.
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Apr 05, 2021
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Health Insurance Exchange (H 6210 A, S 495 A)

For over a decade, our organization has maintained that the inclusion of personal health care and medical information through the RI Health Insurance Exchange (HIE) must be on a strictly voluntary basis through an opt-in, rather than an opt-out, system.
Legislation
Mar 29, 2021
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Drug Overdose Oversight Team (H 6014, S 713)

A bill introduced to remove the sunset provision in a law which established a team within the Department of Health to review drug-related overdoses prompted our opposition to language which continued to make law enforcement personnel central to the composition of the team.
Legislation
Mar 12, 2021
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Stingrays (H 5866)

This important piece of technology, privacy, and law enforcement policy would have prohibited law enforcement agencies from using stingray devices without a court order.
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Mar 05, 2021
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Explanation of Benefits Confidentiality (H 5370 A, S 62 A)

In an effort to protect the medical privacy of individual members on an insurance plan, this legislation will require that explanation of benefit documents be sent to the member that they concern, rather than the holder of the plan.
Legislation
Jan 22, 2021
Harm Reduction Centers
  • Privacy|
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Harm Reduction Centers (H 5245, S 16 B)

Although it may appear counterintuitive, one of the most effective ways to address substance use disorder is through the establishment of clinics in which an individual can self-administer previously obtained controlled substances while under medical supervision.
Legislation
May 03, 2019
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Commission to Study Decriminalizing Sex Work (H 5354)

This legislation would have created a commission to study the impact of decriminalizing prostitution laws in Rhode Island.
Legislation
May 03, 2019
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Consumer Privacy Protection (S 234)

While we supported several provisions in this bill, which addressed the sale and maintenance of consumers’ personal information by businesses, we noted that the legislation could have been strengthened in two ways in order to more effectively protect consumers.
Legislation
Apr 26, 2019
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  • Privacy

Marijuana Real Estate Disclosure (S 334)

Although vetoed last year by the governor, this bill, which requires disclosure as to whether a property had been used to grow marijuana before the property is sold, was re-introduced this session and initially raised concerns.
Legislation
Apr 05, 2021
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Legislation
Apr 05, 2021
  • Privacy|
  • +1 Issue

School-Loaned Computer Privacy (H 5700, S 32)

As students largely transitioned to virtual education over the past year of the COVID-19 pandemic, issues of student privacy on school-loaned devices rightly crept to the forefront of public conversation.
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Legislation
Apr 05, 2021
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Legislation
Apr 05, 2021
  • Privacy

Health Insurance Exchange (H 6210 A, S 495 A)

For over a decade, our organization has maintained that the inclusion of personal health care and medical information through the RI Health Insurance Exchange (HIE) must be on a strictly voluntary basis through an opt-in, rather than an opt-out, system.
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Legislation
Mar 29, 2021
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Legislation
Mar 29, 2021
  • Privacy|
  • +1 Issue

Drug Overdose Oversight Team (H 6014, S 713)

A bill introduced to remove the sunset provision in a law which established a team within the Department of Health to review drug-related overdoses prompted our opposition to language which continued to make law enforcement personnel central to the composition of the team.
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Legislation
Mar 12, 2021
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Legislation
Mar 12, 2021
  • Due Process|
  • +1 Issue

Stingrays (H 5866)

This important piece of technology, privacy, and law enforcement policy would have prohibited law enforcement agencies from using stingray devices without a court order.
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Legislation
Mar 05, 2021
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Legislation
Mar 05, 2021
  • Privacy

Explanation of Benefits Confidentiality (H 5370 A, S 62 A)

In an effort to protect the medical privacy of individual members on an insurance plan, this legislation will require that explanation of benefit documents be sent to the member that they concern, rather than the holder of the plan.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Jan 22, 2021
Harm Reduction Centers
Legislation
Jan 22, 2021
  • Privacy|
  • +1 Issue

Harm Reduction Centers (H 5245, S 16 B)

Although it may appear counterintuitive, one of the most effective ways to address substance use disorder is through the establishment of clinics in which an individual can self-administer previously obtained controlled substances while under medical supervision.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
May 03, 2019
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Legislation
May 03, 2019
  • Privacy

Commission to Study Decriminalizing Sex Work (H 5354)

This legislation would have created a commission to study the impact of decriminalizing prostitution laws in Rhode Island.
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Legislation
May 03, 2019
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Legislation
May 03, 2019
  • Privacy

Consumer Privacy Protection (S 234)

While we supported several provisions in this bill, which addressed the sale and maintenance of consumers’ personal information by businesses, we noted that the legislation could have been strengthened in two ways in order to more effectively protect consumers.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Apr 26, 2019
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Legislation
Apr 26, 2019
  • Privacy

Marijuana Real Estate Disclosure (S 334)

Although vetoed last year by the governor, this bill, which requires disclosure as to whether a property had been used to grow marijuana before the property is sold, was re-introduced this session and initially raised concerns.
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