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Penelope Tsernoglou

State Representative,
Michigan House District 75

Democrat

The proof:

Penelope 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.

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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 Penelope

“Last week, I joined Protect Our Care to speak about the importance of protecting the Inflation Reduction Act and the Affordable Care Act. I shared my own IVF story and how access to reproductive health care has impacted millions of American families.”

Sep 30, 2024

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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

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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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“#ReproductiveFreedom means the decision to grow your family when and if you want. That decision is between you and your doctor, not politicians. My family and I know how important that is, and I am proud to be in a position to help protect the freedoms of my fellow Michiganders.”

Apr 11, 2024

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“I am so very grateful to be part of this important bill package protecting reproductive health, IVF, and surrogacy in Michigan.”

Apr 1, 2024

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“I am so very grateful to be part of this important bill package protecting reproductive health, IVF, and surrogacy in Michigan.”

Apr 1, 2024

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Sponsored HB 4951

Penelope 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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Voted Yes on SB 0474

Penelope 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 HB 4949

Penelope 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

Penelope 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 4951

Penelope 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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Sponsored HB 4949

Penelope 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

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

Sep 7, 2023

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Voted Yes on SB 0147

Penelope 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

Penelope 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

Penelope 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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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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