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Sue Shink

State Senator,
Michigan Senate District 14

Democrat

The proof:

Sue cosponsored a bill that would make it a crime to interfere with, obstruct, or intimidate anyone seeking reproductive health services. It makes other distinctions with a lesser penalty for obstructing without anything else (6 months); a second offense for obstruction is a felony of up to one year and six months, and if it involves bodily injury, a felony with up to 10 years of imprisonment. This is a companion senate bil to HB 4133.

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Thank Sue 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.

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The latest from Sue

Cosponsored SB 0154

Sue cosponsored a bill that would make it a crime to interfere with, obstruct, or intimidate anyone seeking reproductive health services. It makes other distinctions with a lesser penalty for obstructing without anything else (6 months); a second offense for obstruction is a felony of up to one year and six months, and if it involves bodily injury, a felony with up to 10 years of imprisonment. This is a companion senate bil to HB 4133.

Mar 13, 2025

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Sponsored SB 1118

Sue sponsored a bill to make it a crime to agree to have sex with a condom and then remove the condom during intercourse is guilty of a misdemeanor. 90 days for the first offense and 1 year for 2nd offense.

Nov 14, 2024

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Sponsored SB 1082

Sue sponsored a bill that would create a Reproductive Health Data Privacy Act. It would prohibit disclosing information about protected reproductive health information without consent.

Nov 7, 2024

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“Reproductive healthcare is rape victim healthcare. Donald Trump will take it away.”

Oct 13, 2024

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Donald Trump said he’d be “leading the charge” to ban abortion nationwide, including Michigan. Candi Miller and Amber Thurman have already died due to Georgia’s extreme abortion ban, made possible by Trump.

Sep 23, 2024

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“Abortion care is health care. No one should die because Republicans won’t stop taking away freedom of people to choose their own health care. Democrats respect a person’s right to be in charge of their own body.”

Sep 17, 2024

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“Families are asking us to protect families who need reproductive assistance to help them here in Michigan.”

Mar 7, 2024

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Voted Yes on HB 4951

Sue 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 7, 2023

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Voted Yes on SB 0474

Sue voted to pass a bill that repeals a number of requirements for facilities providing abortions.

Nov 7, 2023

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Voted Yes on HB 4949

Sue 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 7, 2023

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Voted Yes on SB 0476

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

Nov 7, 2023

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Voted Yes on SB 0593

Sue 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.

Oct 26, 2023

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Voted Yes on SB 0475

Sue 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.

Oct 19, 2023

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Sponsored SB 0476

Sue sponsored a bill that updates the legal definition of abortion to recognize it as a medical treatment.

Sep 7, 2023

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Sponsored SB 0475

Sue 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.

Sep 7, 2023

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Sponsored SB 0474

Sue sponsored a bill that repeals a number of requirements for facilities providing abortions.

Sep 7, 2023

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Voted Yes on SB 0147

Sue voted to pass 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 0037

Sue sponsored a bill that removes sentencing guideline for crime of providing abortion, assuming companion bill repealing that crime passes.

Jan 24, 2023

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Nov 4, 2022

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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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