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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
Benjamin sponsored a bill repealing the prohibition of abortion coverage in qualified health plans offered through the health insurance exchange.
Apr 16, 2024
This candidate was endorsed by Planned Parenthood for the 2024 election.
Mar 15, 2024
Benjamin sponsored a bill that repeals limitations against the use of public funds for abortions.
Feb 23, 2024
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
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
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
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
Benjamin sponsored a bill that appropriates $10 million for family planning providers to maximize access to family planning services.
May 18, 2023
Benjamin sponsored a bill that repeals family planning funding limitations.
May 18, 2023
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
Benjamin sponsored a bill that defines crisis pregnancy centers and prevents state funding of them.
May 5, 2023
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
Benjamin sponsored a bill protecting patients from disclosure of reproductive health information by certain covered entities.
Apr 4, 2023
Benjamin sponsored a bill protecting the licenses of professional nurses who provide reproductive health services to non-residents.
Apr 4, 2023
Benjamin sponsored a bill that repeals spousal notification requirements for abortion.
Apr 4, 2023
“Abortion remains legal in Pennsylvania. Thank you @LTGDavis for working to preserve one’s right to choose in Pennsylvania. #AbortionIsHealthcare”
Mar 30, 2023
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
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
“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
Benjamin sponsored a bill that would protect against out-of-state civil and criminal actions for reproductive health services.
Nov 2, 2022
Benjamin sponsored a bill that would replace the current “Abortion Control Act” with a sweeping new “Bodily Autonomy Act”.
Oct 20, 2022
Planned Parenthood has endorsed this candidate for the 2022 General Assembly Election.
Oct 6, 2022
Benjamin sponsored a bill that would remove unnecessary and irrelevant medical tests prior to an abortion.
Oct 4, 2022
Benjamin sponsored a bill that would require insurance companies to fully cover abortion services.
Sep 26, 2022
“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
Benjamin sponsored a bill that proposes an amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution, describing a fundamental right to personal reproductive liberty.
Sep 14, 2022
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
Benjamin voted against a bill that proposes to amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to exclude any rights relating to abortion.
Jul 8, 2022
Benjamin sponsored a bill that would remove unnecessary financial restrictions on abortion providers.
May 27, 2022
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
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
Benjamin sponsored a bill that allows public funding to be used for abortions without restriction.
May 27, 2022
“Women's rights are human rights. Abortion is health care.”
May 22, 2022
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
“Reproductive rights are human rights. I will never vote to take that away from anyone. #RoeVWade”
May 4, 2022
Benjamin voted against a bill that prohibits abortions because of the prenatal diagnosis of down syndrome.
Jun 8, 2021
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
Benjamin sponsored a bill to codify Roe v. Wade’s protections into Pennsylvania law.
Mar 3, 2021
Benjamin voted against a bill that prohibits abortions because of the prenatal diagnosis of down syndrome.
May 14, 2019