Rhode Island Hate Crimes Law
Gender identity protected? No
No provision of Rhode Island law explicitly addresses violence based on gender identity.
Sexual orientation protected? Yes
Rhode Island hate crime law explicitly addresses violence based on sexual orientation. R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-19-38 (2001).
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Last Updated: 3/23/2007