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This candidate has been endorsed by Red Wine & Blue, a diverse nationwide movement of suburban women fighting extremism, based on their demonstrated support for reproductive freedom, public education, and democracy.
Sep 30, 2024
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan have endorsed this candidate in the 2024 election.
Sep 20, 2024
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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“Defending reproductive rights is something I always have done and will continue to do as your State Representative. Thank you to Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan for your endorsement!”
Mar 25, 2024
Matt 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
Matt voted to pass a bill that updates the legal definition of abortion to recognize it as a medical treatment.
Nov 1, 2023
Matt voted to pass a bill that repeals a number of requirements for facilities providing abortions.
Nov 1, 2023
Matt 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
Matt 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
“My colleague from Oxford lies. He also doesn’t understand spacing between paragraphs. Apparently the GOP’s 2024 platform is rehashing the 2020 election *and* the 2022 Right to Reproductive Freedom Initiative. Reminder, they lost both.”
Sep 13, 2023
Matt sponsored a bill that replaces references to “elective abortion” with “abortion”.
Sep 7, 2023
Matt 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
Matt voted to pass a bill that bans employers from discriminating against employees who are pregnant or have terminated a pregnancy.
May 3, 2023
Matt 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
Matt 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
“I’m proud to announce that we have been endorsed by @Fems_for_Dems! They’re recognized nationally for their influence on issues related to women, including every woman’s right to choose, access to healthcare, and social equity. Grateful for their support!”
Sep 12, 2022
“The decision to have a baby is the biggest economic decision most families make. Abortion is healthcare. Abortion is economic. Abortion is a real issue.”
Sep 9, 2022
“If you’re still reluctant to believe the GOP will enforce MI’s anti-abortion ban, let me remind you that they’re actively trying to do so today. 2 GOP justices voted to keep it off of the ballot, and 3 GOP prosecutors have sued in court over the right to enforce the statute.”
Sep 8, 2022
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“Just a reminder that the GOP isn’t just trying to keep reproductive care off the ballot in November. They’re actively fighting *right now* for the right to lock up women, doctors, and nurses.”
Aug 31, 2022
“3 GOP prosecutors fought in court for the right to prosecute abortion care providers, & (at least) 1 sitting State Rep has publicly called for abortions to be reclassified from manslaughter to murder. This isn’t a hypothetical. This is actively happening today. We must vote.”
Aug 31, 2022
MI List, an organization who works to elect pro-choice candidates to the Michigan legislature, endorsed this candidate in 2022.
Aug 1, 2022
Matt 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
“As an educator and legislator, I have zero experience or education in women’s reproductive health and, therefore, shouldn’t be making those types of medical diagnoses.”
Jul 12, 2022
Matt 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
Matt voted against a bill that sets criminal penalties for using an embryo, fetus, or newborn for research.
Feb 9, 2022
Matt sponsored a bill revising The Born-Alive Infant Protection Act to reflect repeal of other laws.
Nov 10, 2021
Matt sponsored a bill revising laws to reflect the repeal of abortion laws requiring parental consent.
Nov 10, 2021
Matt sponsored a bill that reflects repealed abortion laws; takes use or prescription of drug out of definition of abortion.
Nov 10, 2021
Matt sponsored a bill that updates criminal sentencing statutes to reflect the repeal of laws criminalizing abortion.
Nov 10, 2021
Matt sponsored a bill revising criminal sentencing statute to reflect the repeal of laws criminalizing abortion.
Nov 10, 2021