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Benjamin Sanchez

State Representative,
Pennsylvania House District 153

Democrat

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Benjamin sponsored a bill that would require insurance companies to fully cover abortion services.

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

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Harrisburg
717 783 7619

Abington
215 517 6800

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The latest from Benjamin

Sponsored HB 2463

Benjamin sponsored a bill requiring private medical consultation and informed consent prior to performance of an abortion, except in a medical emergency.

Jun 28, 2024

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Sponsored HB 2219

Benjamin sponsored a bill repealing the prohibition of abortion coverage in qualified health plans offered through the health insurance exchange.

Apr 16, 2024

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This candidate was endorsed by Planned Parenthood for the 2024 election.

Mar 15, 2024

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Sponsored HB 2057

Benjamin sponsored a bill that repeals limitations against the use of public funds for abortions.

Feb 23, 2024

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Sponsored HB 2056

Benjamin sponsored a bill that repeals limitations on government properties and public funds from being used for abortion services or abortion-related legal services.

Feb 23, 2024

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Sponsored HB 1589

Benjamin sponsored a bill that protects patients from the unauthorized disclosure of personal health information by a limited services pregnancy center, with some exceptions.

Jul 25, 2023

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Sponsored HB 1484

Benjamin sponsored a bill prohibiting non-profits and their subcontracts from giving false or misleading information, including in advertising, and holding them to the same family planning standards as a health care facility.

Jun 21, 2023

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Sponsored HB 1194

Benjamin sponsored a bill that repeals limitations on government properties and public funds from being used for abortion services or abortion-related legal services.

May 18, 2023

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Sponsored HB 1193

Benjamin sponsored a bill that appropriates $10 million for family planning providers to maximize access to family planning services.

May 18, 2023

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Sponsored HB 1192

Benjamin sponsored a bill that repeals family planning funding limitations.

May 18, 2023

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Sponsored HB 1195

Benjamin sponsored a bill that repeals restrictions on public funds from being used by state or local agencies for the performance of abortion.

May 18, 2023

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Sponsored HB 1118

Benjamin sponsored a bill that defines crisis pregnancy centers and prevents state funding of them.

May 5, 2023

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Sponsored HB 924

Benjamin sponsored a bill authorizing the Governor of Pennsylvania to join the Women’s Reproductive Health Care Compact with other states to protect and defend reproductive rights.

Apr 17, 2023

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Sponsored HB 800

Benjamin sponsored a bill protecting patients from disclosure of reproductive health information by certain covered entities.

Apr 4, 2023

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Sponsored HB 802

Benjamin sponsored a bill protecting the licenses of professional nurses who provide reproductive health services to non-residents.

Apr 4, 2023

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Sponsored HB 810

Benjamin sponsored a bill that repeals spousal notification requirements for abortion.

Apr 4, 2023

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“Abortion remains legal in Pennsylvania. Thank you @LTGDavis for working to preserve one’s right to choose in Pennsylvania. #AbortionIsHealthcare”

Mar 30, 2023

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Sponsored HB 428

Benjamin sponsored a bill that repeals the Abortion Control Act and establishes the Bodily Autonomy Act, which safeguards abortion access for patients and providers.

Mar 15, 2023

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Sponsored HB 232

Benjamin sponsored a bill that prohibits any state or local agency from cooperating with out-of-state abortion-related investigations for activities legal in the state.

Mar 10, 2023

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“Today marks (what would be) the fiftieth anniversary of #RoeVWade. I’m proud to say that Pennsylvania remains a safe haven for those seeking abortions. Today, we must recommit ourselves to ensuring that every birthing person can safely and legally access reproductive health care.”

Jan 22, 2023

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Sponsored HB 2915

Benjamin sponsored a bill that would protect against out-of-state civil and criminal actions for reproductive health services.

Nov 2, 2022

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Sponsored HB 2877

Benjamin sponsored a bill that would replace the current “Abortion Control Act” with a sweeping new “Bodily Autonomy Act”.

Oct 20, 2022

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

Oct 6, 2022

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Sponsored HB 2867

Benjamin sponsored a bill that would remove unnecessary and irrelevant medical tests prior to an abortion.

Oct 4, 2022

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Sponsored HB 2848

Benjamin sponsored a bill that would require insurance companies to fully cover abortion services.

Sep 26, 2022

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“Abortion access advocates worry that if the proposed constitutional amendment in Senate Bill 106 reaches and sees approval from voters, it will lead to an all-out ban in PA. As of now, abortion remains legal up to the 24th week of pregnancy.”

Sep 18, 2022

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Sponsored HB 2817

Benjamin sponsored a bill that proposes an amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution, describing a fundamental right to personal reproductive liberty.

Sep 14, 2022

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Sponsored HB 2766

Benjamin sponsored a bill that would protect patients by prohibiting any state or local agencies from cooperating with out-of-state abortion-related investigations.

Aug 11, 2022

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Voted No on SB 106

Benjamin voted against a bill that proposes to amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to exclude any rights relating to abortion.

Jul 8, 2022

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Sponsored HB 2628

Benjamin sponsored a bill that would remove unnecessary financial restrictions on abortion providers.

May 27, 2022

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Sponsored HB 2627

Benjamin sponsored a bill that allocates money to family planning providers, including entities that provide abortions, but specifically excludes crisis pregnancy centers.

May 27, 2022

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Sponsored HB 2626

Benjamin sponsored a bill that bans funding to crisis pregnancy centers, and removes abortion-related restrictions from state-funded family planning providers.

May 27, 2022

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Sponsored HB 2629

Benjamin sponsored a bill that allows public funding to be used for abortions without restriction.

May 27, 2022

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“Women's rights are human rights. Abortion is health care.”

May 22, 2022

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Sponsored HB 2574

Benjamin sponsored a bill that would prohibit anti-abortion “crisis pregnancy centers” from sharing their clients’ nonpublic personal health information without written consent.

May 4, 2022

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“Reproductive rights are human rights. I will never vote to take that away from anyone. #RoeVWade”

May 4, 2022

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Voted No on HB 1500

Benjamin voted against a bill that prohibits abortions because of the prenatal diagnosis of down syndrome.

Jun 8, 2021

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Voted No on HB 118

Benjamin voted against a bill that would require health care facilities to cremate or bury abortion remains, placing unnecessary burden and expense on providers.

Jun 5, 2021

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Sponsored HB 733

Benjamin sponsored a bill to codify Roe v. Wade’s protections into Pennsylvania law.

Mar 3, 2021

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Voted No on HB 321

Benjamin voted against a bill that prohibits abortions because of the prenatal diagnosis of down syndrome.

May 14, 2019

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