RI Campaign Update - Kilmartin Releases Plan for Protecting Women

RI Campaign Update - Kilmartin Releases Plan for Protecting Women

Attorney General Candidate Peter Kilmartin, a Democrat, announced yesterday a four-point plan to protect women and ensure they have equality in the workplace.

His plan includes enforcing labor laws for gender equality in the workplace; protecting victims of domestic violence from discrimination in employment, housing, and health insurance; eradicating sex trafficking; and educating women about consumer spending.

His plan also emphasizes the need to prosecute criminals who commit crimes against women.

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“Increasing the office of Attorney General’s accessibility to women who have had crimes committed against them will be a top priority of my administration,” Kilmartin said.

Kilmartin already has a record of passing and enforcing laws to protect women. He introduced a law requiring insurance companies to cover reconstructive surgery for breast cancer patients who undergo mastectomies and strengthened preexisting domestic violence laws.