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Helena Scott

State Representative,
Michigan House District 7

Democrat

The proof:

Helena sponsored a bill revising criminal sentencing statute to reflect the repeal of laws criminalizing abortion.

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What to do now:

Thank Helena for their 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 Helena

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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“Governor Whitmer signed the Reproductive Freedom bill package in HD7 this week!”

Apr 4, 2024

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Voted Yes on HB 4951

Helena 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 HB 4949

Helena 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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Voted Yes on SB 0476

Helena 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 SB 0474

Helena 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 SB 0147

Helena 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

Helena 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

Helena 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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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

Helena 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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Voted No on HB 5559

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

Feb 9, 2022

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Voted No on HB 5559

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

Feb 9, 2022

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Sponsored HB 5543

Helena sponsored a bill that reflects repealed abortion laws; takes use or prescription of drug out of definition of abortion.

Nov 10, 2021

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Sponsored HB 5544

Helena sponsored a bill revising criminal sentencing statute to reflect the repeal of laws criminalizing abortion.

Nov 10, 2021

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Sponsored HB 5547

Helena sponsored a bill revising laws to reflect the repeal of abortion laws requiring parental consent.

Nov 10, 2021

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Sponsored HB 5545

Helena sponsored a bill revising The Born-Alive Infant Protection Act to reflect repeal of other laws.

Nov 10, 2021

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Sponsored HB 5542

Helena sponsored a bill that updates criminal sentencing statutes to reflect the repeal of laws criminalizing abortion.

Nov 10, 2021

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