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Patrick Penn

State Representative,
Kansas House District 85

Republican

The proof:

Patrick voted to pass a bill that declares that the Kansas constitution does not guarantee reproductive freedom.

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What to do now:

Tell Patrick how important abortion rights are to you:

This legislator has made their anti-choice position clear. They intend to enact laws that would further limit access to abortion.

What to say:

Call your legislator to share how important abortion rights are to you. While you're on the phone, try to gain a deeper understanding of their exact position.

  • Introduce yourself, including your relation to the district.
  • Emphasize your role in the local community.
  • Explain why abortion rights are important to you.
  • Ask if they will commit to voting for any legislation that will protect the right to an abortion.
  • If they say no, ask which abortion restrictions they are pushing for.

Dive deeper:

The latest from Patrick

Endorsed by Kansans For Life, an anti-abortion group, in the 2024 General Election.

Oct 15, 2024

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Penn sponsored the Born Alive Infants Protection Act. This law requires doctors to give medical care to babies delivered alive after an abortion. Supporters pushed for this law because they believe medical providers leave children to die if they survive an abortion. It is a felony for doctors to not provide care to these infants.

Oct 9, 2024

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Endorsed by Kansas Family Voice, an anti-abortion group, in the 2024 election.

Jul 9, 2024

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Endorsed by Kansans For Life, an anti-abortion group, in the 2024 Primary Election.

Jul 8, 2024

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Voted Yes on HB 2749

Patrick voted to pass a bill that requires patients to provide a reason for getting an abortion from a pre-determined list and that information be reported to state government.

Apr 29, 2024

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Voted Yes on HB 2465

Patrick voted to pass a bill that creates tax credits for donations to pregnancy crisis centers and provides sales tax exemptions for these facilities.

Apr 29, 2024

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Voted Yes on HB 2436

Patrick voted to pass a bill that makes coercion to obtain an abortion a crime.

Apr 29, 2024

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Voted Yes on HB 2653

Patrick voted to pass a bill that provides for child support from the day of conception. Kansas law already allows for prenatal child support.

Mar 27, 2024

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Voted Yes on HB 2313

Patrick voted to pass a bill that provides legal protection to infants that survive an abortion.

Apr 26, 2023

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Voted Yes on HB 2264

Patrick voted to pass a bill that requires notification to patients that the effects of a medication abortion may be reversible. It also revises the definition of “abortion” to create exemptions.

Apr 26, 2023

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Voted Yes on HB 2439

Patrick voted to pass a bill that requires physicians to notify patients that a medication abortion may be reversible.

Mar 29, 2023

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Sponsored HB 2313

Patrick sponsored a bill that provides legal protection to infants that survive an abortion.

Feb 7, 2023

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“In 2019, the Kansas Supreme Court ruled that the Kansas Constitution protects a nearly unlimited right to abortion. This ruling is not only incorrect, but it is completely out of line with the thinking of most of the state and the country. A majority of Americans believe the most vulnerable in our society should be protected and support pro-life policies…. We need to protect the unborn, trust women in Kansas, respect the people of Kansas, and give a voice back to the voters by passing the Value Them Both Amendment on August 2.”

Jul 30, 2022

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Voted Yes on HCR 5003

Patrick voted to pass a bill that declares that the Kansas constitution does not guarantee reproductive freedom.

Jan 22, 2021

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