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Carrie Rheingans

State Representative,
Michigan House District 47

Democrat

The proof:

Carrie sponsored 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.

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This legislator has been a consistent force in the fight to protect and expand abortion rights.

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The latest from Carrie

This candidate has been endorsed by Red Wine & Blue, a diverse nationwide movement of suburban women fighting extremism, based on their demonstrated support for reproductive freedom, public education, and democracy.

Sep 30, 2024

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Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan have endorsed this candidate in the 2024 election.

Sep 20, 2024

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Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan endorsed this candidate in the 2024 Primary Election, calling them a "Sexual and Reproductive Health Champion".

Jul 22, 2024

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“It's official: I am running for re-election to the Michigan House! This term has been busy. Since you voted to send me to Lansing in 2022, my colleagues and I have passed legislation to protect abortion rights, LGBTQ+ rights, voting rights, and workers rights. We passed common sense gun safety laws, took action to combat climate change, and so much more.”

Apr 18, 2024

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“Today's #NPHW theme is reproductive & sexual health. We've made great strides in MI to protect our reproductive freedoms, by amending our constitution to protect abortion & other services, including #IVF and miscarriage care.”

Apr 5, 2024

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“Today, Governor Whitmer signed into law the Reproductive Health Act, which removes unnecessary and politically motivated barriers to accessing abortion care. I was glad to be there for this historic moment!”

Nov 21, 2023

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Sponsored HB 4951

Carrie sponsored 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 7, 2023

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“We've made great progress to protect and expand abortion access in Michigan, and we still have more work to do. Let's take a moment to celebrate these wins”

Nov 4, 2023

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Voted Yes on SB 0474

Carrie voted to pass a bill that repeals a number of requirements for facilities providing abortions.

Nov 1, 2023

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Voted Yes on HB 4951

Carrie voted to pass 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 Yes on SB 0476

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

Nov 1, 2023

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Voted Yes on HB 4949

Carrie voted to pass 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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Sponsored HB 4950

Carrie sponsored a bill that replaces references to “elective abortion” with “abortion”.

Sep 7, 2023

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Sponsored HB 4949

Carrie sponsored 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.

Sep 7, 2023

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“We need to repeal unnecessary restrictions on abortion in Michigan. This is urgent for the thousands of Michiganders who need this basic healthcare every year.”

Sep 6, 2023

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“we need to modernize so many of our laws, and laws about reproductive health are right up there”

Aug 31, 2023

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Where were you one year ago today, when "Roe and Casey are overruled"? I was watching @SCOTUSblog, and immediatelt begin rallying our community to fight back. Although MI enshrined abortion rights in our constitution, so many states have a lot more work to do. We're not done.

Jun 24, 2023

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Voted Yes on SB 0147

Carrie voted to pass 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 Yes on HR 0072

Carrie voted to pass 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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Sponsored HR 0072

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

Apr 12, 2023

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“Abortion bans are about oppression and control and we stood up against one here in Michigan today.”

Mar 2, 2023

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“Abortion is essential and life-affirming health care. We’re taking decisive action to remove the remaining unconstitutional 1931 abortion ban and criminal penalties that remain in Michigan’s law books.”

Mar 1, 2023

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National Abortion Rights Action League (NARAL) has endorsed this representative for the Michigan State Legislature because they "represent the boldest and most committed leaders ready to protect and expand abortion rights in this state.”

Oct 7, 2022

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MI List, an organization who works to elect pro-choice candidates to the Michigan legislature, endorsed this candidate in 2022.

Aug 1, 2022

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