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Feb 21, 2018
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  • Criminal Justice

Shackling of Pregnant Prisoners (H 7182A, S 2268A)

While state law restricts shackling pregnant prisoners during transport to a medical facility and during labor, a gap in the law allowed for shackling during transport to and from court.
Legislation
Feb 21, 2018
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  • Gender Equality

Gender Rating in Insurance (H 7363, S 2399)

Nationwide, 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 would have banned gender rating in Rhode Island regardless of any changes to federal law.
Legislation
Feb 21, 2018
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  • Criminal Justice

Juvenile Sentencing (H 7596, S 2272)

Legislation introduced this year would have addressed the issuance of lengthy prison sentences against juveniles who are charged as adults.
Legislation
Feb 21, 2018
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  • Criminal Justice

Justice Reinvestment (H 7534, S 2603A, S 2604 as amended)

These proposals would reclassify certain felonies into misdemeanors, reducing the collateral consequences for individuals convicted of those crimes, and would require the preparation of prison impact statements.
Legislation
Feb 21, 2018
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  • Due Process

Traffic Fines (H 7594, S 2433)

This legislation would have allowed drivers a hearing to prove their inability to pay traffic fines, and authorized payment plans or reductions in the fines before their license is suspended.
Legislation
Feb 21, 2018
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  • Voting Rights

Voter Identification Repeal (H 7342, S 2448)

Despite concerns that photo voter ID laws disenfranchise elderly, transient and poor voters as well as voters of color, Rhode Island continues to require photo ID upon voting. This legislation would have repealed the law.
Legislation
Feb 21, 2018
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  • First Amendment

Net Neutrality (H 7422, S 2008A)

This legislation would have prohibited state-purchased or funded Internet service providers (ISPs) from halting, slowing, or otherwise tampering with the transfer of data, thus ensuring fair and equal access to all Internet content.
Legislation
Feb 21, 2018
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  • Students’ Rights

Over the Counter Medication in Schools (H 7570A, S 2340)

Legislation introduced this year highlighted the absurdity of the current policy by also allowing students to bring to school over-the-counter products to treat menstrual cramps or vaginal yeast infections without a doctor’s or parent’s note.
Legislation
Feb 21, 2018
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  • Students’ Rights

School Computer Privacy (H 7710, S 2644)

In recent years, school districts statewide have begun handing out school-owned computers for at-home use by students. These devices carry virtually no privacy protections, allowing schools to spy on students at home.
Legislation
Feb 21, 2018
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Legislation
Feb 21, 2018
  • Criminal Justice

Shackling of Pregnant Prisoners (H 7182A, S 2268A)

While state law restricts shackling pregnant prisoners during transport to a medical facility and during labor, a gap in the law allowed for shackling during transport to and from court.
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Legislation
Feb 21, 2018
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Legislation
Feb 21, 2018
  • Gender Equality

Gender Rating in Insurance (H 7363, S 2399)

Nationwide, 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 would have banned gender rating in Rhode Island regardless of any changes to federal law.
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Legislation
Feb 21, 2018
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Legislation
Feb 21, 2018
  • Criminal Justice

Juvenile Sentencing (H 7596, S 2272)

Legislation introduced this year would have addressed the issuance of lengthy prison sentences against juveniles who are charged as adults.
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Legislation
Feb 21, 2018
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Legislation
Feb 21, 2018
  • Criminal Justice

Justice Reinvestment (H 7534, S 2603A, S 2604 as amended)

These proposals would reclassify certain felonies into misdemeanors, reducing the collateral consequences for individuals convicted of those crimes, and would require the preparation of prison impact statements.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Feb 21, 2018
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Legislation
Feb 21, 2018
  • Due Process

Traffic Fines (H 7594, S 2433)

This legislation would have allowed drivers a hearing to prove their inability to pay traffic fines, and authorized payment plans or reductions in the fines before their license is suspended.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Feb 21, 2018
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Legislation
Feb 21, 2018
  • Voting Rights

Voter Identification Repeal (H 7342, S 2448)

Despite concerns that photo voter ID laws disenfranchise elderly, transient and poor voters as well as voters of color, Rhode Island continues to require photo ID upon voting. This legislation would have repealed the law.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Feb 21, 2018
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Legislation
Feb 21, 2018
  • First Amendment

Net Neutrality (H 7422, S 2008A)

This legislation would have prohibited state-purchased or funded Internet service providers (ISPs) from halting, slowing, or otherwise tampering with the transfer of data, thus ensuring fair and equal access to all Internet content.
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Legislation
Feb 21, 2018
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Legislation
Feb 21, 2018
  • Students’ Rights

Over the Counter Medication in Schools (H 7570A, S 2340)

Legislation introduced this year highlighted the absurdity of the current policy by also allowing students to bring to school over-the-counter products to treat menstrual cramps or vaginal yeast infections without a doctor’s or parent’s note.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Feb 21, 2018
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Legislation
Feb 21, 2018
  • Students’ Rights

School Computer Privacy (H 7710, S 2644)

In recent years, school districts statewide have begun handing out school-owned computers for at-home use by students. These devices carry virtually no privacy protections, allowing schools to spy on students at home.
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