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Rachel Hood

State Representative,
Michigan House District 81

Democrat

The proof:

Rachel 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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What to do now:

Thank Rachel 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 Rachel

“This is how excited I am to protect your reproductive health access”

Jul 25, 2024

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Sponsored HB 4951

Rachel 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

Rachel 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

Rachel 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

Rachel 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

Rachel 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 4950

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

Sep 7, 2023

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Sponsored HB 4949

Rachel 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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Voted Yes on SB 0147

Rachel 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

Rachel 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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“Abortion is a decision between a patient and their doctor, not politicians. That’s why I voted today to repeal the unenforceable 1931 abortion ban. You can rest assured we will not stand in your way to access reproductive health care. #reproductivejustice”

Mar 2, 2023

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“So great to have the support of @emilyslist in my electoral career. Will proudly continue defending our right to reproductive care.”

Nov 3, 2022

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“Our rights are *literally* on the ballot this fall. I’m the ONLY candidate in this race who supports an individuals right to choose.”

Oct 7, 2022

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“We’re out at Riverside Park this evening rallying for reproductive freedom. We MUST pass Prop 3 this fall AND elect a pro-choice majority in the Michigan Legislature. It’s time to work like our rights are on the line—because they are.”

Sep 29, 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

Rachel 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

Rachel 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

Rachel 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 5547

Rachel 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

Rachel 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

Rachel 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

Rachel 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

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

Nov 10, 2021

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