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Apr 13, 2018
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Maternal Mental Health (H 7695)

While addressing the serious issue of maternal mental health disorders is a laudable goal, legislation under consideration this year requiring a mental health screening for mothers before release from a birthing facility would have set a troubling precedent for the privacy and treatment of new moms.
Legislation
Apr 11, 2018
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Adult Immunization Registry (H 7882, S 2530A)

Some of the most concerning civil liberties legislation this year came in the form of legislation dealing with your health, including bills to require that all adult immunization records be automatically included in a DOH database unless the patient opts out.
Legislation
Apr 09, 2018
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Third Party Access to Drug Prescription Database (H 7867)

This year, the General Assembly considered yet another exemption to the confidentiality of the state prescription drug monitoring database in the form of legislation allowing health insurers, workers’ compensation insurers and HMOs, among others, to access private prescription information.
Legislation
Apr 09, 2018
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Compassionate Care (H 7297)

Legislation aimed to make Rhode Island the next state to adopt “death with dignity” legislation, allowing terminal patients to obtain medication to end their lives.
Legislation
Mar 16, 2018
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Drones (H 7756)

Through a combination of cheap, sophisticated technology and financial incentives provided by the federal government, law enforcement entities nationwide have begun obtaining and using drones. Yet, the laws protecting us from misuse have not caught up with the technology or the demand.
Legislation
May 05, 2017
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Internet Protections (H 6086, H 6087)

After the recent passage of S.J. Resolution 34 in Congress, which will overturn an FCC rule that requires Internet service providers to get customers’ permission before selling sensitive consumer data, such as browsing history, legislation like H 6086 and H 6087 is imperative.
Legislation
Apr 10, 2017
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Highway Surveillance (H 5989)

This legislation seeks to address the use of technology and sharing of data on Rhode Island’s highways. Last year, the General Assembly authorized the highway truck toll program, which included the use of automated license plate readers (ALPRs).
Legislation
Apr 03, 2017
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School Computer Privacy (H 5682, S 434)

Legislation
Mar 20, 2017
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Police Access to Drug Prescription Database (H 5469, S 656)

Just a few years ago, the General Assembly took some important steps to protect the privacy of individuals by requiring law enforcement to have a warrant before accessing records in the state’s prescription drug monitoring program (PMP).
Legislation
Apr 13, 2018
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Legislation
Apr 13, 2018
  • Privacy

Maternal Mental Health (H 7695)

While addressing the serious issue of maternal mental health disorders is a laudable goal, legislation under consideration this year requiring a mental health screening for mothers before release from a birthing facility would have set a troubling precedent for the privacy and treatment of new moms.
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Legislation
Apr 11, 2018
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Legislation
Apr 11, 2018
  • Privacy

Adult Immunization Registry (H 7882, S 2530A)

Some of the most concerning civil liberties legislation this year came in the form of legislation dealing with your health, including bills to require that all adult immunization records be automatically included in a DOH database unless the patient opts out.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Apr 09, 2018
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Legislation
Apr 09, 2018
  • Privacy

Third Party Access to Drug Prescription Database (H 7867)

This year, the General Assembly considered yet another exemption to the confidentiality of the state prescription drug monitoring database in the form of legislation allowing health insurers, workers’ compensation insurers and HMOs, among others, to access private prescription information.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Apr 09, 2018
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Legislation
Apr 09, 2018
  • Privacy

Compassionate Care (H 7297)

Legislation aimed to make Rhode Island the next state to adopt “death with dignity” legislation, allowing terminal patients to obtain medication to end their lives.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Mar 16, 2018
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Legislation
Mar 16, 2018
  • Privacy

Drones (H 7756)

Through a combination of cheap, sophisticated technology and financial incentives provided by the federal government, law enforcement entities nationwide have begun obtaining and using drones. Yet, the laws protecting us from misuse have not caught up with the technology or the demand.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
May 05, 2017
Placeholder image
Legislation
May 05, 2017
  • Privacy

Internet Protections (H 6086, H 6087)

After the recent passage of S.J. Resolution 34 in Congress, which will overturn an FCC rule that requires Internet service providers to get customers’ permission before selling sensitive consumer data, such as browsing history, legislation like H 6086 and H 6087 is imperative.
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Apr 10, 2017
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Legislation
Apr 10, 2017
  • Privacy

Highway Surveillance (H 5989)

This legislation seeks to address the use of technology and sharing of data on Rhode Island’s highways. Last year, the General Assembly authorized the highway truck toll program, which included the use of automated license plate readers (ALPRs).
Explore Legislation
Legislation
Apr 03, 2017
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Legislation
Apr 03, 2017
  • Privacy

School Computer Privacy (H 5682, S 434)

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Legislation
Mar 20, 2017
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Legislation
Mar 20, 2017
  • Privacy

Police Access to Drug Prescription Database (H 5469, S 656)

Just a few years ago, the General Assembly took some important steps to protect the privacy of individuals by requiring law enforcement to have a warrant before accessing records in the state’s prescription drug monitoring program (PMP).
Explore Legislation
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