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Legislation

Jun 25, 2017

Due Process|
+1 Issue

Juvenile Interrogation (S 427)

Legislation introduced will require that a minor have a parent or guardian present during questioning by law enforcement.

Legislation

Jun 10, 2017

Due Process

Car Tax

For years, the ACLU has been objecting to the procedures used by the Vehicle Value Commission in deciding the value of cars for tax purposes.

Legislation

May 05, 2017

Due Process

Gun Control

While the ACLU does not take issue with efforts to restrict the types of weapons available for purchase, we do believe that attempts to regulate the possession of firearms can sometimes implicate other constitutional rights.

Legislation

Apr 20, 2016

Due Process

Overdue Court Fees (H 7830, S 2505)

Individuals owing overdue court fees may soon find their names on a public list shaming scofflaws -- even if the fees are minor, decades old, or even inaccurate -- without prior notification.

Legislation

Jun 26, 2015

Due Process

Notification of Court Fees (H 6026, S 0792)

The ACLU testified before the House and Senate Judiciary committees in opposition to legislation eliminating the notice requirement before an individual’s name can be included on a list of persons owing overdue court fees.

Legislation

Jun 12, 2015

Due Process

Municipal Ordinance (S 0844)

Under state law, municipalities can charge no more than $500 for violations of municipal ordinances that do not rise to the level of criminal offenses. Under legislation passed by the Senate in June that number could have quadrupled.

Legislation

Jun 18, 2014

Due Process

Probation Conditions (H 7844, S 2586)

In June, the House passed legislation allowing the Department of Corrections to modify the terms of a person’s probation at any time, and for any reason.

Legislation

Jul 10, 2013

Due Process

Interstate Emergency Compact (H 5612B, S 0501 as amended)

A bill permitting Rhode Island to enter into the International Emergency Management Assistance Compact with other states contained a dangerous provision permitting the suspension of any statutes or ordinances that might impede the military’s ability to respond to an emergency.

Legislation

Jun 13, 2013

Due Process

Casinos (H 6221, S 979)

With table games legalized in Rhode Island, the General Assembly fast-tracked legislation overhauling the casino gaming statute and adding a number of new crimes, penalties, and regulations.

Legislation

Jun 25, 2017

Legislation

Jun 25, 2017

Due Process|
+1 Issue

Juvenile Interrogation (S 427)

Legislation introduced will require that a minor have a parent or guardian present during questioning by law enforcement.

Legislation

Jun 10, 2017

Legislation

Jun 10, 2017

Due Process

Car Tax

For years, the ACLU has been objecting to the procedures used by the Vehicle Value Commission in deciding the value of cars for tax purposes.

Legislation

May 05, 2017

Legislation

May 05, 2017

Due Process

Gun Control

Legislation

Apr 20, 2016

Legislation

Apr 20, 2016

Due Process

Overdue Court Fees (H 7830, S 2505)

Individuals owing overdue court fees may soon find their names on a public list shaming scofflaws -- even if the fees are minor, decades old, or even inaccurate -- without prior notification.

Legislation

Jun 26, 2015

Legislation

Jun 26, 2015

Due Process

Notification of Court Fees (H 6026, S 0792)

Legislation

Jun 12, 2015

Legislation

Jun 12, 2015

Due Process

Municipal Ordinance (S 0844)

Legislation

Jun 18, 2014

Legislation

Jun 18, 2014

Due Process

Probation Conditions (H 7844, S 2586)

In June, the House passed legislation allowing the Department of Corrections to modify the terms of a person’s probation at any time, and for any reason.

Legislation

Jul 10, 2013

Legislation

Jul 10, 2013

Due Process

Interstate Emergency Compact (H 5612B, S 0501 as amended)

Legislation

Jun 13, 2013

Legislation

Jun 13, 2013

Due Process

Casinos (H 6221, S 979)

With table games legalized in Rhode Island, the General Assembly fast-tracked legislation overhauling the casino gaming statute and adding a number of new crimes, penalties, and regulations.

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