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Laurie Pohutsky

State Representative,
Michigan House District 17

Democrat

The proof:

Laurie sponsored a bill that protects individuals seeking an abortion in another state and individuals who assist travel to another state for an 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 Laurie

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

Sep 20, 2024

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“Finally, someone called out Trump’s flat out bullshit lie that there is such a thing as abortion after birth.”

Sep 10, 2024

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“Take note of the fact that Trump refused not once, but twice, to say whether or not he’d veto a national abortion ban.”

Sep 10, 2024

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“Listening to @alexismcgill, @gretchenwhitmer, and @FerrellZabala talk about how abortion access and gun safety are winning issues all across the country. Proud to have led the way in Michigan with our Reproductive Health Act!”

Aug 20, 2024

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“🗣️ People wanting to be able to make their own decisions about their reproductive futures is thoroughly normal. Being obsessed about someone else’s reproductive choices is not normal. It is weird.”

Aug 14, 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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“The notion that anyone thought states providing a disjointed patchwork of abortion laws was preferable is absurd, and the reality of this system has lead to the harm and even death of pregnant people across this country. We cannot allow Donald Trump back in the White House.”

Jun 27, 2024

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“Two years ago today, the Dobbs decision removed the right to abortion for millions of Americans. In Michigan, weve worked to safeguard that right, but make no mistake: anti-abortion extremists will stop at nothing to ban abortion outright. Abortion is still on the ballot.”

Jun 24, 2024

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“Good news for today, but we shouldnt misinterpret this as a reason to be complacent. Reproductive freedom, including abortion, contraception, and IVF, are still very much under attack.”

Jun 13, 2024

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“Im honored to have the support of @reproforallMI in my re-election. I will continue to fight for reproductive equity in our state, and Im grateful for their partnership.”

Jun 10, 2024

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“I sponsored the 1931 repeal and the Reproductive Health Act. I never once considered the electoral ramifications of either one because those policies will keep people from dying. Some things are too important to look at only through the lens of the next election.”

Apr 14, 2024

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“I was honored to receive the Mary Brown Legislator of the Year Award from Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan alongside Senator Sarah Anthony for our work to pass the Reproductive Health Act. To be able to stand in a room with people who have dedicated their lives to defending abortion access and have something to celebrate was incredible.”

Mar 29, 2024

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“On the 51st anniversary of the Roe decision, I stand committed to continuing the fight for abortion rights in Michigan. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished, but the work continues.”

Jan 22, 2024

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Sponsored HB 4951

Laurie 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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“The Reproductive Health Act just passed out of the Senate and is headed to the Governor’s desk. I couldn’t be more honored to have worked on it or more grateful for @SarahAnthony517 and @MalloryMcMorrow, my partners in the Senate, for their work to get us here.”

Nov 7, 2023

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“This week, the Michigan House passed: The Reproductive Health Act Climate legislation to move us to a clean energy future Bills to prevent domestic abusers from accessing firearms I couldnt be more proud of the work were doing on behalf of the people of our state.”

Nov 3, 2023

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Voted Yes on HB 4951

Laurie 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

Laurie 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

Laurie 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 0474

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

Nov 1, 2023

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Sponsored HB 4949

Laurie 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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Sponsored HB 4950

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

Sep 7, 2023

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Sponsored HR 0123

Laurie sponsored a resolution urging the United States Congress to pass a law that would protect the right to abortion.

Jun 22, 2023

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Voted Yes on SB 0147

Laurie 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

Laurie 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

Laurie 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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Sponsored HB 6342

Laurie sponsored a bill that protects individuals seeking an abortion in another state and individuals who assist travel to another state for an abortion.

Jul 20, 2022

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Voted No on HB 5558

Laurie 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

Laurie 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 5545

Laurie 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 5544

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

Nov 10, 2021

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Sponsored HB 5543

Laurie 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 5542

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

Nov 10, 2021

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Sponsored HB 5547

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

Nov 10, 2021

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