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Matt voted to pass a bill that repeals the near-total ban on abortion from 1864.
Apr 24, 2024
“Today, the Arizona House acted on a bipartisan basis to repeal our state's territorial abortion law that is unworkable and out of line with the values of Arizonans. As someone who is both Pro-Life and the product of strong women in my life, I refuse to buy into the false notion pushed by the extremes on both sides of this issue that we cannot respect and protect women and defend new life at the same time.”
Apr 24, 2024
Voted in support of a temporary rule change that would have allowed the House to repeal the 1864 abortion ban that the Arizona Supreme Court recently allowed to stand.
Apr 17, 2024
Rep. Matt Gress of Phoenix was the only Republican who backed the motion from Democratic Rep. Stephanie Stahl Hamilton to bring a repeal up for a vote. But without another Republican, the repeal supporters lacked the 31 votes they needed to surmount objections from House Speaker Ben Toma.
Apr 17, 2024
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“There's an opportunity for Republicans and Democrats to come to together and repeal Arizona's Territorial Abortion Law. We need a reasonable policy that protects women and new life -- not the extremes.”
Apr 12, 2024
“Arizonans want us to find common ground on the important issue of abortion. We must repeal the Territorial Ban and return to the more reasonable 15-week policy that protects women and new life. That's where I stand.”
Apr 11, 2024
“I’m proudly pro-life, with exceptions for rape, incest and the life of the mother.”
Apr 9, 2024
“Todays decision on abortion cannot stand. Read my full statement below.”
Apr 9, 2024
Matt voted to pass a bill that requires public disclosure of companies that donate or invest in organizations that promote, facilitate, or advocate for abortions for minors.
May 15, 2023
Matt voted to pass a bill that requires providers to try to preserve the life of any infant born alive.
Mar 30, 2023
Matt sponsored a bill that requires providers to try to preserve the life of any infant born alive.
Feb 1, 2023
State Rep Teresa Martinez @TMartinez4AZ: “Matt Gress is a principled conservative who we need in the Arizona State House. Matt will fight to secure our border, reduce the cost of living and support pro-life and pro-parent policies.”
Jul 20, 2022