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Sydney Batch

State Senator,
North Carolina Senate District 17

Democrat

The proof:

Sydney 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.

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What to do now:

Thank Sydney 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.

Dive deeper:

The latest from Sydney

Pro-Choice North Carolina PAC endorsed this candidate.

Sep 12, 2024

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Sponsored S 859

Sydney 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

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Sponsored S 808

Sydney sponsored a bill that protects the right to use contraception and provides funding for the NC Medicaid Family Planning Program.

May 2, 2024

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Sponsored S 838

Sydney sponsored a bill to develop training on implicit bias and inform patients of their rights in order to reduce Black maternal mortality.

May 2, 2024

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Sponsored S 848

Sydney 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

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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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“This is a testament to the hard work on both sides of the aisle. But with this rank comes a warning: Republican culture wars = bad for business. This year's abortion ban dropped us 6 spots to 34th in Life & Health. These things matter for business just look at Texas. #ncpol”

Jul 12, 2023

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Voted Yes on H 190

Sydney 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

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Voted No on S 20

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

May 16, 2023

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“Today, just 48 hrs after the GOP filed their abortion ban @NCSenateDems had the longest debate the Senate has had about a bill in over a decade in support of freedom for NCs women. Republicans ignored state law, broke Senate rules, and silenced our citizens to pass their bill.”

May 4, 2023

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Sponsored S 12

Sydney 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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Sponsored S 19

Sydney 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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Voted No on H 453

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

Jun 10, 2021

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Voted No on S 405

Sydney 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

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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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Voted No on S 359

Sydney voted against a bill that requires healthcare providers to try to preserve the life of any infant born alive during an abortion.

Apr 16, 2019

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