This legislator has been a consistent force in the fight to protect and expand abortion rights.
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This candidate is endorsed by Georgia WIN List for the 2024 General Election.
Jul 15, 2024
It is disheartening to witness Republican politicians in Georgia attempt to soften their stance on such critical matters. However, as the saying goes, “When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” The actions of these politicians clearly reveal a distrust in women to make their own healthcare decisions
Jan 25, 2024
Sandra sponsored a resolution that proposes a constitutional amendment to create and protect the right to reproductive freedom in GA, including abortion.
Jan 23, 2024
Sandra 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
Sandra sponsored a bill that requires the Medical Board investigate healthcare providers for professional misconduct for alleged violations of state restrictions on abortion.
Mar 20, 2023
Sandra 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
Vote Pro Choice 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
“@NOBELWomen1 Please read the entire article and please support the Black Reproductive Justice Policy Agenda”
Jun 18, 2021
Sandra sponsored a bill that would allow a pregnant person and their physician to waive the required ultrasound to obtain an abortion.
Dec 12, 2019
When it comes to fighting abortion restrictions, which disproportionately affect women of color, that means the folks we should be following are often Black women. Georgia state representatives Dar'shun Kendrick, Park Cannon, Renitta Shannon, Sandra Scott, and Erica Thomas are five such women, and they spent much of the spring leading their state’s efforts to beat back Republican-led attempts to control minds and women’s bodies.
May 29, 2019
Sandra 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
Sandra sponsored a bill that would add Viagra to the list of expenses the GA state employee health insurance may not cover, joining abortion services.
Mar 13, 2019
Sandra voted against a bill that redirects state funding to pro-life pregnancy support services.
Mar 11, 2016
“Please tune in to GA House and watch HB954 today. It will be a two hour debate on this taking away a woman and family right to choose.”
Feb 29, 2012