This legislator has been a consistent force in the fight to protect and expand abortion rights.
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“Thankful to have been able to provide remarks at the press conference for the Georgia House Democratic Caucus celebrating the Judge's order allowing abortion healthcare (because abortions are healthcare) to continue in the State of Georgia.”
Oct 1, 2024
“Landed! With quite a welcome! And guess what? My ovaries are still mine and you don't have to have an abortion if you don't want to. 🤷🏿♀️ #DelegateDK”
Aug 18, 2024
This candidate is endorsed by Georgia WIN List for the 2024 General Election.
Jul 15, 2024
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“TRUMP! NOT EVERYONE WANTED ABORTION RIGHTS BROUGHT BACK TO THE STATES. Pro birthers wanted that. People who understand science and body autonomy do NOT.”
Jun 27, 2024
“Friendly reminder: Texas Republicans would rather kill a grown woman than allow her to get healthcare (abortion). So.. ##StopVotingForRepublicans”
Dec 14, 2023
“Texas Supreme Court stopped a woman's abortion that threatens her life with a fetus that's not viable. Stop. Voting. For. Republicans.”
Dec 9, 2023
“On a serious note. Why does someone who is gay, transgendered or seeking an abortion have to do with your bills being paid next month? I'll wait…. #StayOutFolksBusiness”
Jun 16, 2023
“If we had elected Stacey Abrams, she would be stockpiling abortion pills for safe abortions. Instead, Georgia is regulating women's ovaries and not guns. Elections. Have. Consequences. #StopVotingForRepublicans”
Apr 15, 2023
“Abortion is healthcare. Abortion is healthcare. Abortion is healthcare. Abortion is healthcare. Abortion is healthcare. Abortion is healthcare. Abortion is healthcare. Abortion is healthcare. Abortion is healthcare. Abortion is healthcare. Abortion is healthcare.”
Apr 13, 2023
“Some of my colleagues quote Al Sharpton who says you can't be an activist and legislator. I vehemently disagree. I've staged protests on the floor over abortion rights . Some of yall be statesmen…I'd rather be like Jesus flipping over tables in the presence of hypocrites.”
Apr 6, 2023
Dar'shun sponsored a proposed amendment to apply equal criminal liability to fathers in the cases of abortion, unless “immaculate conception” is medically proven.
Mar 20, 2023
“ICYMI: I was on Lawmakers last night to discuss women's reproductive rights and my bill HB 1, the Pro Birth Accountability Act requiring the State of GA to pay for expenses/loss wages of pregnant women FORCED to give birth in this state.”
Feb 14, 2023
“Thanks to GPB's Lawmakers for having us on to discuss housing, abortion and other issues. #publicservicerocks”
Feb 13, 2023
“On Monday, I went to the well with other pro choice, pro women supporters to honor what would have been the 50th Anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision that recognized a woman's right to choose her own healthcare decisions but for conservatives rolling back the clocks on women.”
Jan 25, 2023
Dar'shun sponsored a bill to remove “unborn child” from the definition of “Natural Person” in the Georgia code and replace it with “a human being from the moment of birth”.
Jan 24, 2023
This (GA Pro-Birth Accountability Act) is an actual, serious bill, and I don’t understand why every conservative hasn’t ran to sign it,” said Kendrick. “If you claim to be pro-life and pro-family, I’m giving you exactly what you are asking for, which is to support our families (and) support our unborn children.
Jan 19, 2023
It's a wonderful day to talk about abortion aka "my reproductive rights". Honestly I am just tired. Tired of ignorant pro lifers and Christians that can't wrap their head around choice. So I'll continue to fight and expose their hypocrisy. @AbortionOOOT Join me!
Dec 8, 2022
“Humph. I am still the only Georgia legislator that has prefiled legislation for next legislative term. That's weird…usually there's a lot more. Introducing HB 1- You want to force women to have babies Georgia? Fine.”
Nov 28, 2022
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“The 6 week abortion ban is back in place. Friendly reminder that the Republican controlled legislature could expand Medicaid…but they won't. Because abortion is NOT about life. It's about control. Full stop. End of story. Stop voting for them.”
Nov 23, 2022
Dar'shun sponsored a bill that requires Georgia to financially compensate people who cannot have an abortion due to a fetal heartbeat law, by providing benefits for the mother and child.
Nov 22, 2022
Planned Parenthood Southeast Advocates endorsed this candidate for the 2022 General Election.
Aug 23, 2022
“And at the same time Georgia has managed to set Georgia women back 50 years without full control of their reproductive choices. Tell the WHOLE story Governor. Elect @staceyabrams .”
Aug 12, 2022
“During the 2018 Georgia Legislative session, a male conservative legislator (who clearly has no female reproductive organs) decided he knew better the over 5 MM women in Georgia what their healthcare should look like. He proposed banning abortions past 6 weeks under an act called”
Jun 29, 2022
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“Republicans…are NOT….your friends!!!! Guess someone needs to start a fund for bail money. Because if any woman wants an abortion in Georgia or elsewhere, I'm helping them.”
Jun 24, 2022
The party of liberty is all for liberty until we start talking about women’s bodies,” Kendrick said. “If Roe v. Wade is overturned instead of the focus of your state government being on ‘table issues’ like jobs and healthcare, Georgia’s conservatives, mostly male conservatives, will focus on regulating women’s bodies – prioritizing things that are none of their business over things that are all of our [collective] businesses one of 10.5 million citizens in this state.
May 9, 2022
Dar'shun sponsored a resolution committing to uphold reproductive freedom in Georgia.
Feb 1, 2022
Georgia WIN List endorsed this candidate for the 2022 General Assembly Election.
Jan 3, 2022
Signed a brief addressed to the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold abortion rights. Stating: “The constitutional precepts which State Legislators must protect include the principle enunciated by this Court, as firmly encompassed by the right to privacy, that a woman has the right to decide to terminate a pre-viability pregnancy without undue governmental interference…. “As a fundamental right guaranteed by the constitution, and one that strikes at the heart of ordered liberty and individual autonomy, a woman’s right to decide whether to terminate a pre-viability pregnancy should be insulated from the rhetoric and interests of groups whose sole purpose is to undermine Roe and eliminate the fundamental rights enunciated in that case….”
Oct 5, 2021
Georgia WIN List endorsed this candidate for the 2020 General Assembly Election.
Jan 3, 2020
Dar'shun sponsored a bill that would allow a pregnant person and their physician to waive the required ultrasound to obtain an abortion.
Dec 12, 2019
“We’re calling on our fellow legislators, governors, and the courts to stop these abortion bans and instead take action to ensure all people can access reproductive health care with dignity and respect, no matter where they live or the size of their bank account.”
May 23, 2019
argued that the legislature should focus on jobs and health care rather than regulating women’s rights “We have to be prepared for the worst,” Kendrick said.
May 9, 2019
Dar'shun voted against a bill that bans all abortions after a fetal heartbeat (around 6 weeks). It includes exceptions for medical emergencies and rape or incest (but only up to 20 weeks and if a police report has been filed).
Mar 29, 2019
It's called the "Testicular Bill of Rights," and state Rep. Dar'shun Kendrick said her legislative package is all about turning the tables on her male counterparts seeking to impose laws on a woman's reproductive rights.…
Mar 12, 2019
Dar'shun sponsored a resolution that encourages the GA Legislature to fund a study of the causes of infant and maternal mortality in this state and appoint a commission to propose solutions.
Mar 5, 2019
Dar'shun voted against a bill that redirects state funding to pro-life pregnancy support services.
Mar 11, 2016