This legislator has been a consistent force in the fight to protect and expand abortion rights.
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Polling over the past year shows most Georgians do not support our current abortion law," he said. "Georgian do not want this law. Georgians want more reproductive freedoms, less government interference and the right to make decisions with their doctors. It is our duty to allow the people to make this decision for themselves… by passing Senate Resolution 136.
Jan 22, 2024
Sheikh sponsored a resolution that commends the work of the Georgia Federation of Democratic Women and the fight for gender equality.
Feb 21, 2023
Sheikh 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
Sheikh 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
“I will do everything under my power to ensure that the residents of Georgia know that their State Senator will continue to advocate for their reproductive freedom every day in office.”
Jun 24, 2022
Sheikh 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
Sheikh 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
“Last night, HB 481 passed in the Georgia House of Representatives. We will fight this unconstitutional bill in the Senate to ensure that a womans right to choose is protected. Thank you to everyone who advocated against HB 481. #gapol”
Mar 8, 2019