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Mary Belk

State Representative,
North Carolina House District 88

Democrat

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Mary sponsored a bill that protects the right to contraception and requires UNC campuses to make emergency contraception available on every campus.

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This legislator has been a consistent force in the fight to protect and expand abortion rights.

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The latest from Mary

Sponsored H 1001

Mary sponsored a bill that protects the right to contraception.

May 2, 2024

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Sponsored H 977

Mary sponsored a bill requiring the Department of Health and Human Services to investigate the services provided by crisis pregnancy centers that receive state funds, including whether they advertise themselves as medical centers and whether they have certified medical professionals on staff.

May 1, 2024

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Planned Parenthood Votes! South Atlantic endorsed this candidate.

Apr 25, 2024

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Lillian's List, a North Carolina pro-choice organization, endorsed this candidate.

Jan 29, 2024

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Voted No on H 190

Mary voted against 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

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Voted No on S 20

Mary voted against a bill that bans abortions after the 12th week of pregnancy, with limited exceptions.

May 16, 2023

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Sponsored H 670

Mary sponsored a bill that protects the right to contraception and requires UNC campuses to make emergency contraception available on every campus.

Apr 18, 2023

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Sponsored H 439

Mary sponsored a bill repealing the 12 week ban and 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.

Mar 22, 2023

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Sponsored H 19

Mary 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

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“I will stand with @NCHouseDems to protect our remaining #AbortionRights in NC, but #NCGA GOP leadership will take every opportunity to limit them, just like they did in 2015. #Abortion is now on the #ballot every two years. #ncpol”

Aug 19, 2022

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Sponsored H 1119

Mary sponsored a bill codifying the right to have an abortion before viability, which was protected by Roe v. Wade and other cases, ahead of the possible overturn by the Supreme Court.

May 26, 2022

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Voted No on H 453

Mary voted against a bill that bans abortions based on race, sex, or prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome.

May 6, 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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