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Debra Altschiller

State Senator,
New Hampshire Senate District 24

Democrat

The proof:

Debra sponsored a constitutional amendment that would add the right of all persons to make their own reproductive decisions to the New Hampshire constitution.

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The latest from Debra

Sponsored SB 575

Debra sponsored a bill prohibiting adverse action and extradition on health care providers providing certain reproductive healthcare; restricts sharing of reproductive medical information with out-of-state agencies.

Dec 14, 2023

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Sponsored SB 567

Debra sponsored a bill that directs the commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Services to compile a report on the availability of mifepristone and misoprostol.

Dec 14, 2023

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Sponsored HCR 11

Debra sponsored a resolution in support of mifepristone and medication abortion access.

Dec 6, 2023

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Sponsored CACR 2

Debra sponsored a constitutional amendment that would add the right of all persons to make their own reproductive decisions to the New Hampshire constitution.

Dec 23, 2022

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Endorsed by EMILY's List in the 2022 General Election.

Oct 14, 2022

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Planned Parenthood has endorsed this candidate for the 2022 General Assembly Election.

Sep 15, 2022

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Voted Yes on HB 1609

Debra voted to pass a bill that creates an exception to the 24 week abortion ban in cases of fetal abnormalities incompatible with life, and clarifies that the pre-abortion ultrasound requirement only applies if the fetus is at least 24 weeks.

Mar 31, 2022

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Voted No on HB 1080

Debra voted against a bill that grants health care providers the right to object to participating in an abortion or sterilization, or providing contraception.

Mar 16, 2022

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Voted No on HB 1625

Debra voted against a bill that repeals the right of reproductive centers to create protest-free “buffer zones” outside their clinics.

Mar 16, 2022

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Sponsored HB 1673

Debra sponsored a bill that clarifies that the pre-abortion ultrasound requirement only applies if the fetus is at least 24 weeks.

Dec 30, 2021

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Voted No on HB 2

Debra voted against a bill that bans abortion after 24 weeks, except in medical emergencies, and restricts state funding for abortions.

Apr 7, 2021

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Voted No on HB 625

Debra voted against a bill that bans all abortions after 24 weeks. It includes an exception for medical emergencies.

Feb 26, 2021

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Voted No on HB 233

Debra voted against a bill that grants the right to medically appropriate life-preserving treatment to any infant born alive, including one born during an abortion.

Feb 26, 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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