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Ruth Johnson

State Senator,
Michigan Senate District 24

Republican

The proof:

Ruth sponsored a bill that makes it a crime to perform an abortion, knowing that the abortion is sought because of a disability, or the race or sex of the unborn.

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What to do now:

Tell Ruth how important abortion rights are to you:

This legislator has made their anti-choice position clear. They intend to enact laws that would further limit access to abortion.

What to say:

Call your legislator to share how important abortion rights are to you. While you're on the phone, try to gain a deeper understanding of their exact position.

  • Introduce yourself, including your relation to the district.
  • Emphasize your role in the local community.
  • Explain why abortion rights are important to you.
  • Ask if they will commit to voting for any legislation that will protect the right to an abortion.
  • If they say no, ask which abortion restrictions they are pushing for.

Dive deeper:

The latest from Ruth

Voted No on HB 4951

Ruth voted against 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 No on SB 0474

Ruth voted against a bill that repeals a number of requirements for facilities providing abortions.

Nov 7, 2023

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Voted No on HB 4949

Ruth voted against 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 No on SB 0476

Ruth voted against a bill that updates the legal definition of abortion to recognize it as a medical treatment.

Nov 7, 2023

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Voted No on SB 0593

Ruth voted against 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 No on SB 0475

Ruth voted against 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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Voted No on SB 0147

Ruth voted against a bill that bans employers from discriminating against employees who are pregnant or have terminated a pregnancy.

May 4, 2023

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Sponsored SB 0110

Ruth sponsored a bill that makes it a felony not to preform any “medically appropriate and reasonable actions” to preserve the life of the newborn if an abortion results in live birth.

Mar 1, 2023

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Voted Yes on HB 5558

Ruth voted to pass 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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Sponsored SB 0939

Ruth sponsored a bill that would require a physician to determine whether a fetal heartbeat is present before performing an abortion.

Mar 1, 2022

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Sponsored SB 0760

Ruth sponsored a bill that makes it a crime to perform an abortion, knowing that the abortion is sought because of a disability, or the race or sex of the unborn.

Dec 1, 2021

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