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Dayna Polehanki

State Senator,
Michigan Senate District 5

Democrat

The proof:

Dayna sponsored a bill protecting the right to abortion before fetal viability, or at any time if necessary to protect the life or health of the mother.

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What to do now:

Thank Dayna for her support:

This legislator has consistently shown that they will protect abortion rights.

What to say:

Thank them for their consistency. Your support will encourage them to continue to vote this way, and may give them the confidence to become a stronger advocate of pro-choice legislation.

  • Introduce yourself, including your relation to the district.
  • Explain to them why abortion rights and access are important to you. (Personal stories work well here)
  • Thank them for their efforts, and encourage them to continue the fight.

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The latest from Dayna

“State Legislatures MATTER. Michigan Democrats used our new Trifecta to immediately repeal our 1931 law that made aiding an abortion a felony. Arizonas Republican-led legislature is a different story”

Apr 9, 2024

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“How realistic is a federal abortion ban that could undo Michigans constitutional measure? Raise your hand if you never in a million years thought Roe would be overturned Theres your answer.”

Feb 26, 2024

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“We listened, and now Michigan is a Reproductive Freedom state. I joined my colleagues, Governor Whitmer, and Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist in Livonia today for the signing of the Reproductive Health Act.”

Nov 21, 2023

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Voted Yes on HB 4951

Dayna 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 7, 2023

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Voted Yes on HB 4949

Dayna 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 7, 2023

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Voted Yes on SB 0476

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

Nov 7, 2023

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Voted Yes on SB 0474

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

Nov 7, 2023

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Voted Yes on SB 0593

Dayna 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.

Oct 26, 2023

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Voted Yes on SB 0475

Dayna 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.

Oct 19, 2023

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Sponsored SB 0475

Dayna 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.

Sep 7, 2023

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Sponsored SB 0476

Dayna sponsored a bill that updates the legal definition of abortion to recognize it as a medical treatment.

Sep 7, 2023

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Sponsored SB 0474

Dayna sponsored a bill that repeals a number of requirements for facilities providing abortions.

Sep 7, 2023

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Voted Yes on SB 0147

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

May 4, 2023

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“Yes, Michigan voters overwhelmingly believe in bodily autonomy and it is now etched in stone! But we’re gonna repeal the b.s. 1931 law that makes abortion a felony anyway.”

Nov 9, 2022

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“Theyre lying and making outlandish claims to trick you into outlawing abortion.”

Oct 22, 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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Voted No on HB 5559

Dayna voted against a bill that sets criminal penalties for using an embryo, fetus, or newborn for research.

Jul 1, 2022

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Voted No on HB 5558

Dayna voted against 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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Sponsored SB 0733

Dayna sponsored a bill that revises language in the Born Alive Infant Protection Act without making a substantive change.

Nov 30, 2021

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Sponsored SB 0734

Dayna sponsored a bill that reflects the repeal of abortion laws requiring parental consent.

Nov 30, 2021

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Sponsored SB 0735

Dayna sponsored a bill revising criminal sentencing statutes to reflect the repeal of laws criminalizing abortion.

Nov 30, 2021

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Sponsored SB 0736

Dayna sponsored a bill revising statutory language to reflect the repeal of abortion laws.

Nov 30, 2021

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Sponsored SB 0732

Dayna sponsored a bill protecting the right to abortion before fetal viability, or at any time if necessary to protect the life or health of the mother.

Nov 30, 2021

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Sponsored SR 0092

Dayna sponsored a resolution urging Congress to pass laws protecting healthcare providers’ ability to provide abortions.

Nov 9, 2021

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