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Emily Kinkead

State Representative,
Pennsylvania House District 20

Democrat

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

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The latest from Emily

Sponsored HB 2465

Emily sponsored a bill requiring certain hospitals to provide abortions as an emergency stabilizing treatment.

Jun 28, 2024

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Sponsored HB 2463

Emily 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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VoteProChoice endorsed this candidate for the 2024 election.

May 28, 2024

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“I support everyones right to reproductive health care, including those who may need assisted reproductive medical treatments to start and grow families here in Pennsylvania. #NIAW2024 #LeaveYourMark”

Apr 27, 2024

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Sponsored HB 2219

Emily 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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“Yesterday's ruling overturning a wrong-headed 1985 opinion from SCOPA and finding that laws regulating just abortion are a form of sex discrimination is incredibly exciting! But there's more work to do”

Jan 30, 2024

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“Abortion is LEGAL in Pennsylvania and protected by the Constitution of this Commonwealth. #AbortionIsHealthcare”

Jan 29, 2024

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“#OTD in 1973, #SCOTUS issued its landmark 7–2 decision in #RoevWade, protecting our constitutional right to choose. In 2022, the Court rolled back those protections in #Dobbs, but abortion remains safe and legal in PA. I will never stop fighting for our reproductive justice.”

Jan 22, 2024

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“I proudly voted yes on HB 1786 – a bill to protect out-of-state patients seeking reproductive health care in PA. It's the first time #PaLeg voted to PROTECT access to reproductive care in 10+ years. Abortion remains safe and legal in PA. I'll always fight to keep it that way.”

Nov 16, 2023

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Sponsored HB 1194

Emily 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 1195

Emily 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 1193

Emily 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

Emily sponsored a bill that repeals family planning funding limitations.

May 18, 2023

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Sponsored HB 1118

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

May 5, 2023

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Sponsored HB 802

Emily 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 800

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

Apr 4, 2023

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Sponsored HB 810

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

Apr 4, 2023

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Sponsored HB 428

Emily 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

Emily 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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Sponsored HB 2915

Emily 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 2847

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

Oct 17, 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

Emily 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

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

Sep 26, 2022

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“Our WHC House members did an amazing job laying out what we are fighting for. ✅ Protect our abortion providers ✅ Invest in reproductive health care ✅ Remove unnecessary barriers to abortion Great job @RepFiedler, @RepKinkead, @RepDanielle, @RepBenham & @RepHanbidge!!”

Sep 19, 2022

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Sponsored HB 2817

Emily 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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#VoteProChoice has endorsed this candidate for the 2022 election.

Sep 4, 2022

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Sponsored HB 2766

Emily 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

Emily 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 2629

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

May 27, 2022

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Sponsored HB 2628

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

May 27, 2022

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Sponsored HB 2627

Emily 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

Emily 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 2574

Emily 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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Voted No on HB 1500

Emily 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

Emily 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

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

Mar 3, 2021

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EMILY’s List recruits, trains and supports Democratic pro-choice women. They've endorsed this candidate in the 2022 General Assembly election.