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Mary Cavanagh

State Senator,
Michigan Senate District 6

Democrat

The proof:

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

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What to do now:

Thank Mary 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.

Dive deeper:

The latest from Mary

Voted Yes on HB 4951

Mary 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

Mary 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

Mary 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

Mary 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

Mary 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

Mary 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

Mary 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

Mary 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

Mary 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

Mary 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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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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Sponsored HB 6342

Mary 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

Mary 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

Mary 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 5542

Mary 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 5543

Mary 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

Mary 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

Mary 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

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

Nov 10, 2021

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