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Legislation

Feb 22, 2017

Gender Equality

Gender Rating (H 5109, S 578)

Women have historically been charged more for the same health insurance as men, solely because of their gender, leaving women less able to purchase vital health care coverage.

Legislation

Apr 15, 2016

Gender Equality

Insurance Coverage for Abortion (H 7760)

The General Assembly once again considered a spate of anti-abortion legislation, including legislation prohibiting women who get an insurance plan tax credit from buying a plan that includes any abortion coverage beyond life, rape, and incest – with no exception for women’s health.

Legislation

Mar 01, 2016

Gender Equality

Abortion Health Insurance Ban (H 7467)

In February, the ACLU testified before the House Corporations committee in support of legislation removing from the General Laws two provisions regarding health insurance coverage for abortion that were struck down long ago, following challenge by the ACLU.

Legislation

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

Jun 23, 2015

Gender Equality

Health Insurance Abortion Coverage (H 5900A as amended, Article 18)

Going far beyond what is required under the federal Affordable Care Act, the Article mandates a number of health plans be made available on the health exchange that do not cover abortion services, allowing employers to choose the level of reproductive care their employees may obtain.

Legislation

Feb 28, 2015

Gender Equality

Gender Rating in Health Insurance (H 5754, S 0318)

Nationwide, women have historically been charged more for the same health insurance as men, solely because of their gender. This practice, known as gender rating, became illegal for certain health care plans under federal law, but gaps still exist in RI law that allow the practice to continue.

Legislation

Apr 24, 2014

Gender Equality

Abortion Ultrasound (H 7303)

Among the measures aimed at restricting reproductive freedom is a bill requiring an ultrasound be conducted on any woman before she could obtain an abortion.

Legislation

Mar 12, 2014

Gender Equality

Spousal Notification for Abortion (H 7223)

In March, the ACLU of RI testified before the House Judiciary committee in favor of legislation to formally repeal a long-invalid law requiring a physician to notify a woman’s husband in order to terminate a pregnancy.

Legislation

Feb 22, 2017

Legislation

Feb 22, 2017

Gender Equality

Gender Rating (H 5109, S 578)

Women have historically been charged more for the same health insurance as men, solely because of their gender, leaving women less able to purchase vital health care coverage.

Legislation

Apr 15, 2016

Legislation

Apr 15, 2016

Gender Equality

Insurance Coverage for Abortion (H 7760)

Legislation

Mar 01, 2016

Legislation

Mar 01, 2016

Gender Equality

Abortion Health Insurance Ban (H 7467)

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

Jun 23, 2015

Legislation

Jun 23, 2015

Gender Equality

Health Insurance Abortion Coverage (H 5900A as amended, Article 18)

Legislation

Feb 28, 2015

Legislation

Feb 28, 2015

Gender Equality

Gender Rating in Health Insurance (H 5754, S 0318)

Legislation

Apr 24, 2014

Legislation

Apr 24, 2014

Gender Equality

Abortion Ultrasound (H 7303)

Among the measures aimed at restricting reproductive freedom is a bill requiring an ultrasound be conducted on any woman before she could obtain an abortion.

Legislation

Mar 12, 2014

Legislation

Mar 12, 2014

Gender Equality

Spousal Notification for Abortion (H 7223)

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