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Benjamin Waxman

State Representative,
Pennsylvania House District 182

Democrat

The proof:

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.

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What to do now:

Thank Benjamin for their support:

This legislator has consistently shown that they will protect abortion rights.

How to reach them:

Capitol
717 783 4072

District
215 246 1501

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 Benjamin

Cosponsored HB 917

Benjamin cosponsored a bill that repeals the prohibition on coverage of abortion services by an Affordable Care Act plan offered in the state.

Mar 17, 2025

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Cosponsored HB 790

Benjamin cosponsored a bill that requires a hospital with an emergency department to provide abortion services to a patient with a emergency medical condition if the abortion is necessary to stabilize the patient.

Mar 3, 2025

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Cosponsored HB 670

Benjamin cosponsored a bill prohibiting certain actions restricting access to reproductive health care service facilities and threatening the safety of said facilities.

Feb 20, 2025

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Sponsored HB 2517

Benjamin sponsored a bill that removes requirements for an abortion providers to have a transfer agreement and admitting privileges with a hospital.

Jul 30, 2024

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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 2374

Benjamin sponsored a bill that removes requirements for an abortion providers to have a transfer agreement and admitting privileges with a hospital.

Jun 4, 2024

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Sponsored HB 2304

Benjamin sponsored a bill that repeals abortion impediments, including mandatory waiting periods and parental consent requirements, and protects the right to an abortion up to 24 weeks or longer if necessary to prevent death or substantial mental or physical impairment.

May 20, 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 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 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 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 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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Planned Parenthood has endorsed this candidate for the 2022 General Assembly Election.

Oct 6, 2022

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“Immensely proud to share that my campaign was endorsed by @PPAdvocatesPA! Abortion is healthcare and healthcare is a human right. I will always stand up for access to reproductive healthcare for all Pennsylvania residents!”

Jul 29, 2022

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“Abortion is healthcare and healthcare is a human right.”

Jun 24, 2022

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“Today’s ruling is horrific. Abortion is still legal in Pennsylvania and I’ll fight to make sure it stays that way.”

Jun 24, 2022

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