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Donzella James

State Senator,
Georgia Senate District 35

Democrat

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Donzella sponsored a bill that ensures access to in vitro fertility treatment is not compromised by the definition or status of a human embryo created outside a human uterus.

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Sponsored SB 565

Donzella sponsored a bill that ensures access to in vitro fertility treatment is not compromised by the definition or status of a human embryo created outside a human uterus.

Feb 27, 2024

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Sponsored SR 186

Donzella sponsored a resolution that commends the work of the Georgia Federation of Democratic Women and the fight for gender equality.

Feb 21, 2023

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Sponsored SR 136

Donzella sponsored a resolution that proposes a constitutional amendment to create and protect the right to reproductive freedom in GA, including abortion without limit up until fetal viability.

Feb 14, 2023

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Sponsored SB 15

Donzella 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

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Voted No on SB 456

Donzella voted against a bill that requires physicians to prescribe abortion pill only after in-person visit; prohibits physician distribution of abortion pill in school facilities or on state property.

Mar 1, 2022

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Vote Pro Choice endorsed this candidate for the 2022 General Assembly Election.

Jan 3, 2022

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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

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Voted No on HB 481

Donzella 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 22, 2019

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Voted No on SB 308

Donzella voted against a bill that redirects state funding to pro-life pregnancy support services.

Mar 24, 2016

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This bill was created under the false assumption that abortion doctors solicit women of color, particularly, black women,” said Democratic State Sen. Donzella James. This bill calls into question all who make a deeply private and personal medical decision. Every woman, regardless of ethnic background, should have the ability to make personal decisions. Not the people in this room. It is between, she, her family and God.

Mar 31, 2010

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Democratic Sen. Donzella James of Atlanta says the idea that black women are being targeted for abortion is unfounded and inflammatory and fails to address the health care disparity that is the real cause of the disproportionate abortion rate for black women.

Mar 26, 2010