This legislator has consistently shown that they will protect abortion rights.
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.
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan endorsed this candidate in the 2024 Primary Election, calling them a "Sexual and Reproductive Health Champion".
Jul 22, 2024
“Vote for Reproductive Freedom!”
Jul 12, 2024
Mothering Justice Action Fund proudly endorses this candidate based on their shared mission: shaping the future of families in Michigan for the better.
Jun 26, 2024
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“When I started in Kent County politics 20 years ago, elected Democrats - including the only state rep -- were all opposed to reproductive freedom. Now, we have 5 state representatives and every one is pro-choice! I'm honored to have played a role in bringing this progress.”
Apr 22, 2024
“If Republicans take control of the State House here in Michigan they will push for an abortion ban, with no exceptions. They will work to find a loophole in the state constitution by redefining viability. Republicans are against reproductive freedom. We cannot trust them.”
Apr 8, 2024
“It's an honor to be endorsed by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan - @mippadvocates - as a Sexual and Reproductive Health Champion! @MIHouseDems, @MISenDems & @gretchenwhitmer did what we promised. We protected reproductive rights and ensured abortion access for everyone.”
Mar 25, 2024
Phil 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
Phil 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
Phil 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
Phil voted to pass a bill that repeals a number of requirements for facilities providing abortions.
Nov 1, 2023
Phil voted to pass a bill that updates the legal definition of abortion to recognize it as a medical treatment.
Nov 1, 2023
“I attended a roundtable on reproductive freedom today with @GovWhitmer at @FStChurch in Grand Rapids. We heard from medical professionals and residents about their experiences and discussed various aspects of the Reproductive Health Act.”
Oct 9, 2023
Phil sponsored a bill that moves the legal definition of abortion from one code section to another without making substantive change to the definition itself.
Sep 7, 2023
Phil 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
Phil sponsored a bill that replaces references to “elective abortion” with “abortion”.
Sep 7, 2023
“Reproductive freedom, women’s rights, and bodily autonomy sound like reasonable policies that would encourage many people to move to Michigan.”
Sep 3, 2023
“Michiganders pushed back against Trump’s Supreme Court and passed Prop 3 to make reproductive freedom a Constitutional right last year. Democrats repealed the 1931 abortion ban. Now we’ll repeal dozens of politically motivated & medically unnecessary barriers to abortion.”
Aug 30, 2023
“This is Iowa right now. Republicans are de facto outlawing abortion. Weve stopped them in Michigan with Prop3 and repealing the 1931 law. But, Republicans are relentlessly anti-choice. So, reproductive rights will be at stake in every election for generations. Always Vote!”
Jul 12, 2023
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“With the anniversary of the Dobbs decision, when 9 unelected politicians in robes took away rights Americans had held for 5 decades — the right to an abortion — we're reminded that, in Michigan, abortion is safe and legal because of voters and their representatives.”
Jun 24, 2023
Phil voted to pass a bill that bans employers from discriminating against employees who are pregnant or have terminated a pregnancy.
May 3, 2023
“Note: abortion remains legal in Michigan & mifepristone can be prescribed by doctors while this works through courts. Abortion will remain legal in Michigan even if this politically-motivated ruling stands, however providers will be forced to comply with unnecessary restrictions.”
Apr 15, 2023
Phil 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
Phil 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
MI List, an organization who works to elect pro-choice candidates to the Michigan legislature, endorsed this candidate in 2022.
Aug 1, 2022