This legislator has consistently shown that they will protect abortion rights.
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.
Jay sponsored a proposed constitutional amendment to codify the right to abortion as it existed before the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
May 15, 2024
Jay sponsored a bill codifying the right to have an abortion before viability, and protecting the right to travel to another state for abortion or contraception.
May 2, 2024
Jay sponsored a bill to redirect funding from the Carolina Pregnancy Care Fellowship, a crisis pregnancy center group, and instead use the funds for maternal and infant health programs run by the Department of Health and Human Services. The bill would also establish new reporting requirements for crisis pregnancy centers.
May 2, 2024
Jay sponsored a bill that protects the right to use contraception and provides funding for the NC Medicaid Family Planning Program.
May 2, 2024
Planned Parenthood Votes! South Atlantic endorsed this candidate.
Apr 25, 2024
“This should be required reading for every GOP who voted for the effective abortion ban. During the bill hearing, OB-GYNs said doctors would leave. They said new doctors wouldn't come, particularly to rural areas. Now, we're seeing it happen.”
Sep 7, 2023
Jay 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 26, 2023
Jay voted against a bill that bans abortions after the 12th week of pregnancy, with limited exceptions.
May 16, 2023
Jay 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
“We're sprinting to November for another important election where voting rights and reproductive rights are ALL ON THE LINE. Join @GraigMeyer, @NatalieforNC, and me in supporting 7 candidate, including @friendsforbatch @marywillsbode TOMORROW.”
Sep 6, 2022
Jay voted against a bill that bans abortions based on race, sex, or prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome.
Jun 10, 2021
Jay voted against a bill that requires healthcare providers to try to preserve the life of any infant born alive during an abortion.
May 11, 2021
“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
Pro-Choice North Carolina PAC endorsed this candidate.