Legislation

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Decriminalized the possession of a small amount of marijuana 

Connects those with SUDs with supports when discharged from healthcare facilities

Establishes a pilot program for the first harm reduction center in the US

Decriminalizes the possession of buprenorphine

Legalizes same-sex marriage

Ensures that tenants aren't evicted during foreclosures

Removes fines for students who don't speak English

Access to private and safe bathrooms regardless of gender

Provides protection for healthcare professionals who provide legal medical services in RI from out-of-State entities who only want to interfere with legal medical procedures in RI.

Dramatically increases fines on industrial polluters

Requires any Zoning regulations that set regulations to on-site sewage systems or wetlands to submit those regulations to RIDEM or RIDOH as applicable.

Strengthens safety standards for the placement of new schools

Preserves Sapowet Cove from commercial & residential development and adds it to the Sapowet Marsh Management Area under RIDEM control.

Requires sex offenders to remain categorized during appeal.

Would allow children to accompany their parents into the voting booth up to the age of 18. 

Requires the prompt testing of rape kits and addresses the rape kit backlog.

Would allow full service gas stations to employ 16 year old employees to dispense motor fuel.

Would allow single family home contractors to not pay local taxes on a house until the sale or the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.