This legislator has shown that they believe abortion rights are important, though they are also comfortable with the current limitations.
Thank them for acknowledging the importance of abortion rights, and push them to fight for expanding access to abortions.
Garland voted to pass a bill modifying provisions of the existing 12-week ban, including rules about in-person consent and when medication abortion can be used as a method.
Jun 27, 2023
Garland voted against a bill that bans abortions after the 12th week of pregnancy, with limited exceptions.
May 16, 2023
“After talking with some others, particularly women, I just came to the conclusion that it’s the women’s right to choose…. Bottom line, it’s a decision that a man would never have to make…. If I’m wrong on the issue, all I can do is just ask God to forgive me.”
May 16, 2023
Garland sponsored a bill codifying the right to have an abortion before viability, which was protected by Roe v. Wade and other cases before they were overturned by the Supreme Court.
Jan 25, 2023
Garland voted to pass a bill that bans abortions based on race, sex, or prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome.
May 6, 2021