This legislator has been a consistent force in the fight to protect and expand abortion rights.
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This candidate is supported by Emerge Georgia for the 2024 General Election.
Sep 16, 2024
This candidate is endorsed by Georgia WIN List for the 2024 General Election.
Jul 15, 2024
Shelly sponsored a bill that protects the right to obtain and use contraceptives.
Feb 27, 2024
Shelly 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
“When I started my first legislative session, the heartbeat bill (anti-abortion legislation) was quietly submitted and soon became the biggest fight of the session. We worked long and hard to stop the bill, to no avail. The bill passed one night around midnight, and a mourning session ensued with legislators, volunteers, and protesters — lots of tears, disappointment and feelings of defeat and loss. I will do anything to make sure that does not happen again. This includes future legislation that reverses the harmful policies restricting the reproductive rights of Georgians in recent history.”
Oct 10, 2022
Planned Parenthood Southeast Advocates endorsed this candidate for the 2022 General Election.
Aug 23, 2022
When it first happened in 2019, I felt I had been raped by a law," Hutchinson said. "I know that sounds extreme, but rape has everything to do with power, control, and dominance. Usually by men. Isn't that what's happening right now? So yes, I feel raped by a law
Jun 28, 2022
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“What are the statistics on % of NRA members who are pro-life?? In the words of Emma Gonzalez @callmeX, parkland survivor, We call bullshit! #gapol”
May 27, 2022
Vote Pro Choice endorsed this candidate for the 2022 General Assembly Election.
Jan 3, 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
“This is your pro-life president, right? Pushing a SCOTUS nominee for the sake of the pro-life cause? #VoteBlueToSaveAmerica #VoteBlueToEndThisNightmare #VoteBidenHarrisToEndThisNightmare #BidenHarris2020”
Sep 20, 2020
“Proud to be given the @NARAL @NARALGA endorsement. Tireless activists for reproductive rights #gapol”
Aug 17, 2020
Shelly sponsored a bill that would repeal Georgia’s fetal heartbeat law and allow abortions under 20 weeks (or later under specified circumstances).
Mar 9, 2020
Georgia WIN List endorsed this candidate for the 2020 General Assembly Election.
Jan 3, 2020
“Court strikes down Mississippi 15-week abortion ban”
Dec 13, 2019
“Disney CEO Bob Iger says Georgia's abortion ban will make it 'very difficult' to work there”
May 30, 2019
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“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
Shelly 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
“I am so honored to receive the Planned Parenthood Southeast Advocates endorsement for our historic campaign for House District 107. With their help, we will continue our fight for womens reproductive health services. #gapol #allin”
Aug 21, 2018
“I am honored to receive @NARALGA 's endorsement. A woman's right to make healthy reproductive choices is an integral part of human rights. I vow to protect women's right to choose.”
May 3, 2018