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Winnie Brinks

State Senator,
Michigan Senate District 29

Democrat

The proof:

Winnie sponsored a bill protecting the right to abortion before fetal viability, or at any time if necessary to protect the life or health of the mother.

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What to do now:

Thank Winnie 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 Winnie

“Thanks for the shoutout @VP Kamala Harris! Here in Michigan, we took decisive action to protect reproductive rights. @MISenDems and I are immensely grateful to have you as a partner in this fight. #mileg #reproductiverights”

Feb 22, 2024

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Voted Yes on HB 4951

Winnie 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

Winnie 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

Winnie 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

Winnie 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

Winnie 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

Winnie 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 0475

Winnie 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 0476

Winnie 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 0474

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

Sep 7, 2023

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“I had an inspiring morning at a reproductive health roundtable with Rep. @caglanville and an incredible group of practitioners and stakeholders, including @PPofMI, @PPofMI_CEO. We've been hard at work, but let's remember, our mission continues.”

Aug 21, 2023

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“Our commitment to safeguarding reproductive health remains steadfast. Every step forward counts, and we are dedicated to ensuring access, rights, and comprehensive care for all. Thank you, Nisha and Women's+ Health Collective for moderating!”

Aug 21, 2023

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Voted Yes on SB 0147

Winnie 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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“Reproductive freedom affects the whole person: physical + mental health, $ stability, capacity to care for others, & ability to create a family later…Today, we are telling women - and their nurses and doctors - that we trust them to make these deeply personal decisions.”

Mar 8, 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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Voted No on HB 5558

Winnie 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

Winnie voted against a bill that sets criminal penalties for using an embryo, fetus, or newborn for research.

Jul 1, 2022

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Sponsored SB 0736

Winnie sponsored a bill revising statutory language to reflect the repeal of abortion laws.

Nov 30, 2021

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Sponsored SB 0733

Winnie sponsored a bill that revises language in the Born Alive Infant Protection Act without making a substantive change.

Nov 30, 2021

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Sponsored SB 0734

Winnie sponsored a bill that reflects the repeal of abortion laws requiring parental consent.

Nov 30, 2021

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Sponsored SB 0735

Winnie sponsored a bill revising criminal sentencing statutes to reflect the repeal of laws criminalizing abortion.

Nov 30, 2021

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Sponsored SB 0732

Winnie sponsored a bill protecting the right to abortion before fetal viability, or at any time if necessary to protect the life or health of the mother.

Nov 30, 2021

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Sponsored SR 0092

Winnie sponsored a resolution urging Congress to pass laws protecting healthcare providers’ ability to provide abortions.

Nov 9, 2021

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Sponsored SB 0071

Winnie sponsored a bill that reflects the repeal of laws criminalizing the procurement of drugs to induce an abortion.

Feb 2, 2021

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“We’re calling on our fellow legislators, governors, and the courts to stop these abortion bans and instead take action to ensure all people can access reproductive health care with dignity and respect, no matter where they live or the size of their bank account.”

May 23, 2019

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