Let’s meet

Dan Frankel

State Representative,
Pennsylvania House District 23

Democrat

The proof:

Dan sponsored a bill that would expand the types of healthcare professionals allowed to provide abortions.

Review Bill

Take Action

What to do now:

Thank Dan for his fight!

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

What to say:

Send them an email thanking them for their efforts, and remind them how important abortion rights are to you. It's rare that legislators get thanked for their efforts - show them you're paying attention and appreciate the work!

  • Introduce yourself, including your relation to the district.
  • Thank them for their efforts, and encourage them to continue the fight.
  • Bonus: Consider donating your time or money to their campaigns, or supporting them on social media.

Dive deeper:

The latest from Dan

“Those who would block access to abortion healthcare will never stop, so let us use the good days like today as fuel to keep up the fight. 1 in 5 U.S. patients are now traveling to get abortion care. #AbortionIsHealthcare”

Jun 13, 2024

View Post

“As chair of the PA House Health Committee, I am proud to work every day alongside of @RepMcClinton and our Democratic majority to protect access to reproductive health care. Abortion is health care, and health care is a human right.”

May 23, 2024

View Post

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

Mar 15, 2024

See Endorsement List

Show More Statements

“51 years after Roe v. Wade, the right to choose is under attack like never before. I will always stand against those attacks and defend your rights – because your health care is between you and your doctor and nobody else.”

Jan 22, 2024

View Post

“Ms. Cox will get the care she needs and deserves in a state where abortion health care is not obstructed by politicians. But what of the patients without ability to fight, to travel & to wait for court rulings? Abortion bans are cruel and dangerous.”

Dec 11, 2023

View Post

“That's why I intro'd a bill to keep politicians out of the exam room. Whether they are providing abortion care, gender affirming care, or talking to parents about safe storage of guns, medical professionals must be able to provide patient centered, medically appropriate care.”

Jun 21, 2023

View Post

Sponsored HB 1484

Dan 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

Review Bill

“Abortion is legal in Pennsylvania, no matter if you live here or if you are traveling from another state seeking care. Governor Shapiro launched a website to help anyone find a provider, make a plan to get an abortion, and find a way to help cover the costs in Pennsylvania. ⬇️”

Apr 10, 2023

View Post

“Nobody who has looked at the data doubts that medication abortion is safe. What's unsafe is interfering with the availability of reproductive healthcare.”

Apr 8, 2023

View Post

Sponsored HB 800

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

Apr 4, 2023

Review Bill

Sponsored HB 802

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

Apr 4, 2023

Review Bill

“I’ve been fortunate to work along side of @CecileRichards several times over the course of the long battle to protect and expand abortion rights, and she remains as determined as ever. Abortion is healthcare, and healthcare is a HUMAN RIGHT.”

Mar 20, 2023

View Post

“It makes me angry, for politicians to decide what’s best for my health,” she said. “We would do anything to have this baby.” Abortion bans are cruel and dangerous, and I will never stop fighting them.

Mar 2, 2023

View Post

Sponsored HB 2915

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

Nov 2, 2022

Review Bill

Sponsored HB 2847

Dan sponsored a bill that would expand the types of healthcare professionals allowed to provide abortions.

Oct 17, 2022

Review Bill

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

Oct 6, 2022

See Endorsement List

Sponsored HB 2867

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

Oct 4, 2022

Review Bill

Sponsored HB 2817

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

Sep 14, 2022

Review Bill

Sponsored HB 2766

Dan 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

Review Bill

Voted No on SB 106

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

Jul 8, 2022

Review Bill

Sponsored HB 2626

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

May 27, 2022

Review Bill

Sponsored HB 2627

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

May 27, 2022

Review Bill

Sponsored HB 2628

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

May 27, 2022

Review Bill

Sponsored HB 2629

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

May 27, 2022

Review Bill

Sponsored HB 2574

Dan 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

Review Bill

Voted No on HB 1500

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

Jun 8, 2021

Review Bill

Voted No on HB 118

Dan 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

Review Bill

Voted No on HB 1890

Dan 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

Review Bill

“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

See Full Statement

Voted No on HB 321

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

May 14, 2019

Review Bill

Voted No on SB 3

Dan 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

Review Bill

Voted No on HB 818

Dan voted against a bill to prohibit almost all abortion coverage under health insurance plans purchased in PA’s ACA exchange.

Apr 23, 2013

Review Bill

Voted No on SB 732

Dan voted against a bill that would increase regulation to hold abortion centers to the inappropriately high standards of an ambulatory surgical center.

Dec 13, 2011

Review Bill

Voted No on HB 1977

Dan voted against a bill to prohibit almost all abortion coverage under health insurance plans purchased in PA’s ACA exchange.

Dec 12, 2011

Review Bill

Voted No on HB 574

Dan voted against a bill that would increase regulation to hold abortion centers to the inappropriately high standards of an ambulatory surgical center.

May 11, 2011

Review Bill