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Brad Paquette

State Representative,
Michigan House District 37

Republican

The proof:

Brad sponsored a bill that makes it a felony offense to perform an abortion after fetal cardiac activity is detected, which is around 6 weeks.

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What to do now:

Tell Brad they do not represent you:

This legislator is dangerous. Their position on abortion is completely out of touch: advocating for some of the most extreme abortion bans being considered right now.

What to say:

Call your legislator and make it clear that they are going too far. Try to urge them to walk away from their most extreme positions.

  • Introduce yourself, including your relation to the district.
  • Emphasize your role in the local community.
  • Explain why you do not agree with their position. Personal stories that exemplify the problems these bans would create are helpful.
  • Ask if they will protect the right to an abortion in such cases.
  • If they say no, ask them how they plan to fund more public childcare and maternal healthcare.

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The latest from Brad

This candidate has been endorsed by Citizens for Traditional Values, an anti-abortion group, in the 2024 election.

Sep 27, 2024

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Voted No on HB 4951

Brad voted against a bill that removes references to abortion-related offenses from criminal sentencing laws, after the Michigan Constitution was amended to protect the right to abortion.

Nov 1, 2023

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Voted No on SB 0474

Brad voted against a bill that repeals a number of requirements for facilities providing abortions.

Nov 1, 2023

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Voted No on HB 4949

Brad voted against a bill that further protects Michigan’s new constitutional right to abortion. It also allows healthcare providers to consider broader factors when deciding if an abortion is necessary after fetal viability, and repeals a ban on private insurance coverage of abortion.

Nov 1, 2023

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Voted No on SB 0476

Brad voted against a bill that updates the legal definition of abortion to recognize it as a medical treatment.

Nov 1, 2023

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Sponsored HB 4819

Brad sponsored a bill that would require any doctor performing an abortion to report the reason the patient sought an abortion.

Jun 15, 2023

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Voted No on SB 0147

Brad voted against a bill that bans employers from discriminating against employees who are pregnant or have terminated a pregnancy.

May 3, 2023

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Voted No on HR 0072

Brad voted against a resolution condemning the April 7, 2023 order by US District Court for Northern District of TX to cease use of mifepristone.

Apr 13, 2023

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Voted Yes on HB 5558

Brad voted to pass a bill that bans the use of fetal, embryonic, or newborn tissue, organs, or cells obtained from an abortion in scientific research.

Jul 1, 2022

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Voted Yes on HB 5559

Brad voted to pass a bill that sets criminal penalties for using an embryo, fetus, or newborn for research.

Feb 9, 2022

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Sponsored HB 5558

Brad sponsored a bill that bans the use of fetal, embryonic, or newborn tissue, organs, or cells obtained from an abortion in scientific research.

Nov 10, 2021

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Sponsored HB 5559

Brad sponsored a bill that sets criminal penalties for using an embryo, fetus, or newborn for research.

Nov 10, 2021

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Sponsored HB 5444

Brad sponsored a bill that makes it a felony offense to perform an abortion after fetal cardiac activity is detected, which is around 6 weeks.

Oct 20, 2021

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Sponsored HB 5445

Brad sponsored a bill that outlines sentencing guidelines for acts non-compliant with fetal heartbeat restrictions.

Oct 20, 2021

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Sponsored HB 4737

Brad sponsored a bill that prohibits abortions due to disability, sex, or race of the fetus.

Apr 29, 2021

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Sponsored HB 4738

Brad sponsored a bill that adds sentencing guidelines for causing abortions due to disability, sex, or race of a fetus.

Apr 29, 2021

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