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Thomas “T.J.” Shope

State Senator,
Arizona Senate District 16

Republican

The proof:

Thomas sponsored a bill that bans elective abortions after 15 weeks.

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What to do now:

Tell Thomas they do not represent you:

This legislator is dangerous. Their position on abortion is completely out of touch: advocating for some of the most extreme abortion bans being considered right now.

What to say:

Call your legislator and make it clear that they are going too far. Try to urge them to walk away from their most extreme positions.

  • Introduce yourself, including your relation to the district.
  • Emphasize your role in the local community.
  • Explain why you do not agree with their position. Personal stories that exemplify the problems these bans would create are helpful.
  • Ask if they will protect the right to an abortion in such cases.
  • If they say no, ask them how they plan to fund more public childcare and maternal healthcare.

And while you're at it…

Vote yes on Proposition 139!

Arizonans deserve the freedom to make our own healthcare decisions. The Arizona Abortion Access Act is a proposed Constitutional amendment that would establish a fundamental right to abortion. It’s based on the very-Arizona idea that people have a right to individual autonomy, including in our healthcare decisions, without unnecessary government interference.
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The latest from Thomas

Voted Yes on HB 2677

Thomas voted to pass a bill that repeals the near-total ban on abortion from 1864.

May 1, 2024

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“Republican Sens. Shawnna Bolick of Phoenix and T.J. Shope of Coolidge joined with the 14 Senate Democrats to support Hernandez's bill [to repeal the 1864 abortion ban].”

Apr 18, 2024

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Voted to support the introduction of SB 1734, a bill that would repeal the near-total abortion ban from 1864.

Apr 17, 2024

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Voted Yes on SB 1006

Thomas 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.

Feb 22, 2024

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Voted Yes on SB 1146

Thomas 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.

Mar 1, 2023

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Voted Yes on SB 1600

Thomas voted to pass a bill that requires providers to try to preserve the life of any infant born alive.

Feb 22, 2023

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Sponsored SB 1600

Thomas sponsored a bill that requires providers to try to preserve the life of any infant born alive.

Feb 1, 2023

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Voted Yes on SB 1164

Thomas voted to pass a bill that bans elective abortions after 15 weeks.

Feb 15, 2022

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Sponsored SB 1164

Thomas sponsored a bill that bans elective abortions after 15 weeks.

Jan 13, 2022

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Voted Yes on SB 1457

Thomas voted to pass a comprehensive bill that bans abortions based on genetic abnormality, bans mail delivery of abortion medication, bans state spending towards organizations that provide abortion care, and requires cremation or burial of fetal remains.

Apr 22, 2021

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Voted Yes on SB 1362

Thomas voted to pass a bill that allows healthcare professionals to refuse to provide abortion services.

Mar 8, 2021

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Voted Yes on SCR 1009

Thomas voted to pass a bill that requires providers to try to preserve the life of any infant born alive, and asks for all states to report abortion data to the CDC.

Feb 24, 2021

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Sponsored SB 1457

Thomas sponsored a comprehensive bill that bans abortions based on genetic abnormality, bans mail delivery of abortion medication, bans state spending towards organizations that provide abortion care, and requires cremation or burial of fetal remains.

Jan 27, 2021

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Sponsored SCR 1009

Thomas sponsored a bill that requires providers to try to preserve the life of any infant born alive, and asks for all states to report abortion data to the CDC.

Jan 13, 2021

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