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Erika Geiss

State Senator,
Michigan Senate District 1

Democrat

The proof:

Erika 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 Erika 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 Erika

“In Michigan, the right to an abortion is enshrined in our states constitution #MajorityForThePeople”

Mar 27, 2024

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Voted Yes on HB 4951

Erika 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

Erika 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

Erika 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

Erika 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

Erika 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

Erika 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 0593

Erika 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.

Oct 17, 2023

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Sponsored SB 0475

Erika 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

Erika 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

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

Sep 7, 2023

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“A year ago, SCOTUS overturned Roe v. Wade. In the time since, Michiganders have fought to protect abortion & the #FreedomToDecide through petition, voting & legislation. We’re not done yet. We will continue to protect reproductive freedom & work towards reproductive justice.”

Jun 24, 2023

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“I was honored to attend the @WhiteHouse State Legislative Convening on Reproductive Rights yesterday w/@WinnieBrinks & legislators from around the country. Hearing from @VP Harris directly, was so moving.”

Jun 16, 2023

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“In MI reproductive freedom is a constitutional right. Here & in a handful of other states, reproductive rights are protected, but in a world where Dobbs v. Jackson struck down #Roe there’s more work to be done to further protect them (including abortion) & work for #ReproJustice.”

Jun 16, 2023

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“Abortion is a constitutional right in Michigan & the freedom to fully control our bodies, lives, & futures is vital. SB147 aligns with that right & ensures that employers can’t use deeply held beliefs to discriminate against employees making personal healthcare decisions.”

May 17, 2023

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Voted Yes on SB 0147

Erika 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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Sponsored SB 0147

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

Mar 7, 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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Voted No on HB 5558

Erika 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

Erika 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

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

Nov 30, 2021

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Sponsored SB 0735

Erika 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

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

Nov 30, 2021

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Sponsored SB 0732

Erika 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

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

Nov 9, 2021

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Sponsored SB 0071

Erika sponsored a bill that reflects the repeal of laws criminalizing the procurement of drugs to induce an abortion.

Feb 2, 2021

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