This legislator has consistently shown that they will protect abortion rights.
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.
VoteProChoice endorsed this candidate for the 2024 election.
May 28, 2024
This candidate was endorsed by Planned Parenthood for the 2024 election.
Mar 15, 2024
“Currently, 20 states have banned all or some abortions. Abortion remains safe and legal in Pennsylvania but we cannot take that for granted. This is a matter of healthcare. Decisions women make about their own bodies should only be between them and their doctors.”
Jun 24, 2023
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“One year ago the US Supreme Court ruled in the Dobbs Decision, attacking the personal freedoms, reproductive rights, and access to healthcare of women across the nation.”
Jun 24, 2023
“We cannot and will not stop fighting to ensure safe, accessible, and legal abortion for all Pennsylvanians.”
Jun 24, 2023
“Yesterday, I joined my fellow members of the @PAWomensHealth Caucus to kick off the legislative session and reaffirm our commitment to Reproductive Freedom, Ending the Maternal Mortality Crisis, Health Care Access and Equity, Economic Empowerment, and Justice and Inclusion.”
Mar 2, 2023
Carolyn 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.
Jan 31, 2023
“Looking forward to joining my friends from @PAWomensHealth & @PAHumanServices this morning to support all Pennsylvanians in accessing the full scope of reproductive, perinatal, and maternal health care. Watch live at 10 a.m.”
Sep 21, 2022
“Abortion bans are causing clinics in states with legal care to be overwhelmed with patients and forcing backlogs and delays in vital services. We must protect safe and legal reproductive healthcare here in Pennsylvania and across the country.”
Sep 12, 2022
“I am joining my colleagues in introducing legislation that would codify the protections of Roe vs. Wade into Pennsylvania law.”
Aug 25, 2022
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“Abortion bans have far-reaching negative impacts on reproductive healthcare. We must protect access to reproductive care and that's why I have joined my colleagues to introduce legislation that would codify the protections of Roe vs. Wade into PA law.”
Jul 22, 2022
“Abortion is healthcare. We must protect women’s health and access to reproductive care.”
Jul 13, 2022
“Thank you for protecting abortion rights and the right for people to seek vital reproductive healthcare services in Pennsylvania. Abortion is safe and legal in Pennsylvania and we must keep it that way.”
Jul 12, 2022
“The people of Pa will not forget this egregious attack on abortion rights and how and when it took place. This is not a choice for the members of this chamber to make. Not here. Not now (at 11:40 p.m.) Not ever.”
Jul 8, 2022
“I will always stand up to protect and defend access to abortion and reproductive healthcare.”
Jul 8, 2022
Carolyn voted against a bill that proposes to amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to exclude any rights relating to abortion.
Jul 8, 2022
“For some, abortion is not just a choice. It is necessary care to protect their health and safety. We must keep this essential healthcare service, safe and accessible across the Commonwealth.”
Jul 1, 2022
“Regardless of the reason, you deserve access to reproductive healthcare. No politician or judge should restrict you from receiving the care that you need.”
Jun 29, 2022
“Abortion is still safe and legal in Pennsylvania. We have to keep it that way. That's why I am joining my colleagues in introducing legislation to codify the right to an abortion. Together, we must protect and expand access to reproductive healthcare in Pennsylvania.”
Jun 29, 2022
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“Abortion is still safe and legal in PA. But last week's ruling demonstrated that we can't take this right for granted. I will continue to protect abortion access and work together to ensure everyone has access to the reproductive healthcare that they need.”
Jun 28, 2022
“Codifying these protections into law is a matter of representing the majority of Pa voters who believe abortion should be legal, standing up for all women, and saying no to an extremist agenda of government-mandated pregnancy. Read the cosponsorship memo:”
Jun 28, 2022
“Abortion is one of the safest medical procedures. Banning abortion procedures and medication makes abortion much more dangerous and threatens the health and safety of women. I stand with the 8 out of 10 Pennsylvanians that believe in safe and legal abortion access.”
Jun 27, 2022
“Reproductive health decisions are made between an individual and their doctor, not a politician or a judge.”
Jun 27, 2022
“REMEMBER: 8 out of 10 Pennsylvanians think abortion should be legal. This is a matter of representing them, protecting the rights of all women, and saying no to an extremist agenda of government-mandated pregnancy that will set us back decades.”
Jun 27, 2022
“Never again can we take our rights to take make decisions about our own health, our own bodies, and our own futures for granted. While abortion currently remains safe and legal in Pennsylvania, we must take steps to keep it that way.”
Jun 27, 2022
“To say I am disappointed in this decision would be a tremendous understatement. This ruling from the Supreme Court is a blatant attack on the personal freedoms, reproductive rights, and access to healthcare of women across the nation. Full statement:”
Jun 24, 2022
Carolyn sponsored a bill that would prohibit anti-abortion “Crisis Pregnancy Centers” from false advertising regarding services offered and hold them to the same standards as a medical facility.
Jun 14, 2022
“Safe, legal, and accessible abortion must remain in Pennsylvania. […] I stand strong with the 8 in 10 Pennsylvanians that believe in protecting abortion access.”
Jun 10, 2022
Carolyn voted against a bill that proposes to amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to exclude any rights relating to abortion.
Jun 6, 2022
“I am standing with @GovernorTomWolf , legislative leaders, Philadelphia officials, & others in support of reproductive rights and a women's right to choose. Watch LIVE now:”
May 4, 2022
Carolyn voted against a bill that would require health care facilities to cremate or bury abortion remains, placing unnecessary burden and expense on providers.
Nov 18, 2019
“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
Carolyn voted against a bill that prohibits abortions because of the prenatal diagnosis of down syndrome.
May 14, 2019
Carolyn voted against a bill that effectively bans all dilation and evacuation abortions, which is the most common method after 14 weeks, and prohibits all abortions after 20 weeks. It includes an exception for cases with an irreversible health risk to the pregnant person.
Dec 12, 2017