Rhode Island

• Positive provision in place
• Positive provision not in place
• Negative provision in place
• Negative provision not in place

Constitutional & Nondiscrimination Protections

Nearly every state constitution has provisions that echo the critical protections for religious equality created by the U.S. Constitution. Most states also have statutory nondiscrimination protections in various areas based on religious and nonreligious belief.

Special Privileges for Religion

Many states have laws which privilege religious organizations and religious beliefs. Such measures exempt individuals, groups, or businesses from particular legal requirements that conflict with their religious beliefs.

Health Care & Wellness

For decades, religious conservatives have sought to impose their dogmas on health care laws, focusing on reproductive health care. The religious beliefs of others should never interfere with a person's ability to access essential health care.

Education & Youth

The bulk of negative legislation sought by Christian nationalists targets or has a disproportionate impact on youth. Young people, particularly those who aren’t already being influenced by a church, are an easy target for indoctrination.