• About
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • FAQs
    • Jobs
    • ACLU National
  • Issues
    • All Issues
    • Criminal Justice
    • Disability Rights
    • Due Process
    • Economic Justice
    • First Amendment
    • Gender Equality
    • Government Transparency
    • Immigrants' Rights
    • LGBTQ+ Rights
    • Privacy
    • Racial Justice
    • Students' Rights
    • Voting Rights
    • Workers' Rights
  • Our Work
    • News
    • Cases
    • Legislation
    • Legislative Dashboard
    • Letters & Testimony
    • Firewall for Freedom
    • Reports
    • Campaigns
    • Newsletters
  • Get Help
    • File a Complaint
    • Police Misconduct
    • Other Legal Resources
    • Community Resources
  • Know Your Rights
  • Get Involved
    • Advocacy 101
    • Events
    • Volunteer
    • Advocacy Alerts
  • Donate
    • Donate to the Foundation
    • Become a Member/Renew Your Membership
  • Donate
    • Donate to the Foundation
    • Become a Member/Renew Your Membership

Legislation

Share this page
      • 2025
      • 2024
      • 2023
      • 2022
      • 2021
      • 2020
      • 2019
      • 2018
      • 2017
      • 2016
      • 2015
      • 2014
      • 2013
      • 2012
      • 2011
      • 2010
      • 2009
      • 2008
      • 2007
      • 2006
      • 2005
      • 2004
      • Criminal Justice
      • Disability Rights
      • Due Process
      • Economic Justice
      • First Amendment
      • Gender Equality
      • Government Transparency
      • Immigrants’ Rights
      • LGBTQ+ Rights
      • Privacy
      • Racial Justice
      • Students’ Rights
      • Voting Rights
      • Workers’ Rights
Filter by Session: 2023
    • 2025
    • 2024
    • 2023
    • 2022
    • 2021
    • 2020
    • 2019
    • 2018
    • 2017
    • 2016
    • 2015
    • 2014
    • 2013
    • 2012
    • 2011
    • 2010
    • 2009
    • 2008
    • 2007
    • 2006
    • 2005
    • 2004
    • Criminal Justice
    • Disability Rights
    • Due Process
    • Economic Justice
    • First Amendment
    • Gender Equality
    • Government Transparency
    • Immigrants’ Rights
    • LGBTQ+ Rights
    • Privacy
    • Racial Justice
    • Students’ Rights
    • Voting Rights
    • Workers’ Rights

All Legislation

Legislation
Mar 24, 2023
criminal justice
  • Criminal Justice

Free Phone Services for Incarcerated Individuals (H 6180, S 406)

Because there is no question that rehabilitation is substantially enhanced by making contact easier between incarcerated individuals and their loved ones, we strongly supported this bill which would have provided free communication services to people at the ACI.
Legislation
Mar 24, 2023
first amendment
  • First Amendment

Kosher School Meals (H 5776)

Though we appreciated its laudable goal, we opposed legislation which would require the state Department of Education to offer a kosher meal school lunch option to school districts.
Legislation
Mar 24, 2023
criminal justice
  • Criminal Justice

Increasing Penalties for Driving Offenses (H 5112, H 5699, H 6098, S 118, S 331, S 737)

We opposed a number of bills seeking to increase the penalties for a variety of driving offenses, noting that the approach of sending people to prison for longer periods of time and imposing steeper fines on offenders would not deter reckless driving nor assist in the rehabilitation of offenders.
Legislation
Mar 23, 2023
criminal justice
  • Criminal Justice

Limiting Juvenile Detention (H 5359, S 344)

We supported legislation which would have generally prohibited the detention of a juvenile under the age of 14 at the Rhode Island Training School.
Legislation
Mar 23, 2023
criminal justice
  • Criminal Justice

Juvenile Interrogation Reform (H 5227, S 404)

This bill would prohibit the questioning of a juvenile suspected of criminal activity without a parent or legal guardian present.
Legislation
Mar 23, 2023
students rights
  • Students’ Rights|
  • +3 Issues

Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights (H 5499)

Though bullying is a scourge, a piece of legislation which would have statutorily created an “Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights” drew our opposition over concerns about its breadth.
Legislation
Mar 23, 2023
workers rights
  • Workers’ Rights

Banning NDAs in Employment (H 5929, S 342)

This important piece of anti-discrimination legislation amends the state Fair Employment Practices Act to prohibit an employer from requiring that an employee enter a non-disclosure or non-disparagement agreement as a condition of employment.
Legislation
Mar 23, 2023
workers rights
  • Workers’ Rights|
  • +1 Issue

Expanding FEPA Definition of Employee (H 5927)

We strongly supported a proposed change to the state’s Fair Employment Practices Act which would have expanded the definition of “employee” to cover a wider breadth of working personnel.
Legislation
Mar 23, 2023
criminal justice
  • Criminal Justice

Parental Penalties for "Cyberstalking" (H 5698)

We opposed legislation which would have authorized a civil action against parents who demonstrate “willful or wanton disregard” in their exercise of “supervision and control” over a child who has committed the offense of cyberstalking or cyberharassment.
Legislation
Mar 24, 2023
criminal justice
Legislation
Mar 24, 2023
  • Criminal Justice

Free Phone Services for Incarcerated Individuals (H 6180, S 406)

Because there is no question that rehabilitation is substantially enhanced by making contact easier between incarcerated individuals and their loved ones, we strongly supported this bill which would have provided free communication services to people at the ACI.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Mar 24, 2023
first amendment
Legislation
Mar 24, 2023
  • First Amendment

Kosher School Meals (H 5776)

Though we appreciated its laudable goal, we opposed legislation which would require the state Department of Education to offer a kosher meal school lunch option to school districts.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Mar 24, 2023
criminal justice
Legislation
Mar 24, 2023
  • Criminal Justice

Increasing Penalties for Driving Offenses (H 5112, H 5699, H 6098, S 118, S 331, S 737)

We opposed a number of bills seeking to increase the penalties for a variety of driving offenses, noting that the approach of sending people to prison for longer periods of time and imposing steeper fines on offenders would not deter reckless driving nor assist in the rehabilitation of offenders.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Mar 23, 2023
criminal justice
Legislation
Mar 23, 2023
  • Criminal Justice

Limiting Juvenile Detention (H 5359, S 344)

We supported legislation which would have generally prohibited the detention of a juvenile under the age of 14 at the Rhode Island Training School.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Mar 23, 2023
criminal justice
Legislation
Mar 23, 2023
  • Criminal Justice

Juvenile Interrogation Reform (H 5227, S 404)

This bill would prohibit the questioning of a juvenile suspected of criminal activity without a parent or legal guardian present.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Mar 23, 2023
students rights
Legislation
Mar 23, 2023
  • Students’ Rights|
  • +3 Issues

Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights (H 5499)

Though bullying is a scourge, a piece of legislation which would have statutorily created an “Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights” drew our opposition over concerns about its breadth.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Mar 23, 2023
workers rights
Legislation
Mar 23, 2023
  • Workers’ Rights

Banning NDAs in Employment (H 5929, S 342)

This important piece of anti-discrimination legislation amends the state Fair Employment Practices Act to prohibit an employer from requiring that an employee enter a non-disclosure or non-disparagement agreement as a condition of employment.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Mar 23, 2023
workers rights
Legislation
Mar 23, 2023
  • Workers’ Rights|
  • +1 Issue

Expanding FEPA Definition of Employee (H 5927)

We strongly supported a proposed change to the state’s Fair Employment Practices Act which would have expanded the definition of “employee” to cover a wider breadth of working personnel.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Mar 23, 2023
criminal justice
Legislation
Mar 23, 2023
  • Criminal Justice

Parental Penalties for "Cyberstalking" (H 5698)

We opposed legislation which would have authorized a civil action against parents who demonstrate “willful or wanton disregard” in their exercise of “supervision and control” over a child who has committed the offense of cyberstalking or cyberharassment.
Explore Legislation
1 … 5 6 7 … 11

Stay Informed

Sign up to be the first to hear about how to take action.

By completing this form, I agree to receive occasional emails per the terms of the ACLU’s privacy statement.

By completing this form, I agree to receive occasional emails per the terms of the ACLU’s privacy statement.

  • Donate
  • Contact Us
  • All Issues
  • Know Your Rights

© 2025 ACLU of Rhode Island

  • User Agreement
  • Privacy Statement
  • Website Accessibility