This legislator has consistently shown that they will protect abortion rights.
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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.
“While we secured so many critical victories for women and families in the #PABudget, we must continue to fight for access to reproductive healthcare. The freedom to decide whether, when, and how to have a family belongs with patients and caregivers, not legislators.”
Aug 22, 2024
“This is the exact same waffling we see from Harrisburg Republicans. We can't trust them on reproductive health care, and we can't elect them in November.”
Aug 9, 2024
“The Supreme Court ruling today on emergency medical care is a small relief, but we can't forget that this is the most anti-abortion court we've ever seen and so much depends on state legislatures.”
Jun 27, 2024
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“I will always support your right to make your own reproductive health decisions, and I'm glad to see SCOTUS on the right side of access to abortion today (for a change).”
Jun 13, 2024
This candidate was endorsed by Planned Parenthood for the 2024 election.
Mar 15, 2024
“My colleagues and I in the @PaSenateDems will never stop fighting for the freedom for each of us to decide whether, when, and how to have a family. Read my full statement on Alabama's ruling and the necessity of protecting reproductive healthcare here:”
Mar 4, 2024
“Fifty one years ago, the Supreme Court handed down Roe, ensuring abortion care was available nationwide. Reproductive healthcare, including abortion, is still safe and legal in PA, but we have more to do to deliver safe, affordable healthcare for here. Let's keep fighting.”
Jan 22, 2024
“Abortion care remains safe and legal in PA, but we must continue to protect and expand access. These intimate healthcare decisions should be between a patient and their doctor, not their legislators.”
Aug 16, 2023
“A year ago today, millions of people lost the freedom to decide whether, when, and how to have a family. As we reflect on the impact of the Dobbs decision, let’s recommit to the fight for reproductive healthcare for all, including abortion care.”
Jun 24, 2023
“Today, @GovernorShapiro launched a one-stop shop for all your reproductive healthcare questions in PA. The takeaway is simple: Pennsylvania will protect your freedom to seek care, and to decide whether, when, and how to have a family.”
Apr 10, 2023
“Today for #BlackHistoryMonth I am proud to highlight C. Delores Tucker, a champion of reproductive rights, civil rights for Black Americans, and women's representation in PA. In 1971, Tucker became the first Black woman to serve as PA's Secretary of State under Gov. Milton Shapp.”
Feb 10, 2023
Jay 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
“We will not stand by and let a few legislators roll back our essential freedoms to decide whether, when, and how to have a family. We will continue to fight so that abortion remains safe and legal in our commonwealth, whether you call PA home or not.”
Oct 17, 2022
“Do you have questions about SB 106? Here’s the top line: @PaSenateDems stood by @GovernorTomWolf to try to stop a suite of constitutional amendments passed in the dead of night in July. Unfortunately, we didn’t win this time, but we won’t stop fighting for the freedom to choose.”
Sep 19, 2022
“I am disappointed by today’s denial of Governor Wolf’s request to invoke King’s Bench on SB 106. Deciding when, whether, and how to have a family is an extremely intimate decision and not one that legislators ought to be making for people. The GOP’s abuse of the constitutional…”
Sep 12, 2022
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“Today I’m at @PAWomensHealth’s hearing on A Post-Roe Pennsylvania, where we are talking about misleading Crisis Pregnancy Centers. People seeking abortion care deserve care, not deception and lies.”
Sep 6, 2022
“People seeking reproductive healthcare, including abortion care services, deserve care, dignity, and honesty. Crisis Pregnancy Centers intentionally mislead people when they most need help.”
Aug 31, 2022
“Deciding whether, when, or how to have a family is one of the most intimate decisions we make in our lives - and one legislators shouldn't be making for us. We must make sure that everyone can get the reproductive care they need safely and easily, from IVF to abortion and beyond.”
Aug 30, 2022
“It was an honor today to attend the Democratic Joint Policy Committee hearing on a Post-Roe Pennsylvania with @PAWomensHealth. It's clear that we must protect access to abortion to keep women and families safe. Thank you to everyone who shared your stories and expertise today.”
Aug 11, 2022
“Join us today for our Joint Democratic Policy Committee on a Post-Roe America. I’ll be there to learn about how we can protect access to abortion care in PA. Tune in at 10 at”
Aug 11, 2022
“On Thursday I’ll be joining @SenatorMuth to discuss the future of abortion care in Pennsylvania and how we make sure everyone gets the care they need. Join us virtually at”
Aug 9, 2022
“The hearings on a Post-Roe Pennsylvania by the @PAWomensHealth caucus have been eye-opening about the future of abortion and reproductive healthcare here in PA. I look forward to what we will learn in this third hearing, and how we can defend the right to abortion going forward.”
Aug 4, 2022
“Congratulations to every Kansan whose right to abortion was protected at the ballot box last night. We have the power to protect abortion access here in Pennsylvania, too. I look forward to fighting to defend this necessary medical procedure with the @PASenateDems.”
Aug 3, 2022
“The GOP rammed through SB 106 at the 11th hour during budget negotiations. This move was intentionally devious and would strip rights from millions of people who call PA home. @PaSenateDems remain committed to protecting the right to abortion in PA.”
Jul 29, 2022
“I am proud to support @GovernorTomWolf's lawsuit challenging the legality of SB 106. Our caucus has consistently voted to protect access to abortion as a necessary medical procedure. Regardless of the outcome, we remains committed to protecting the right to abortion in PA.”
Jul 28, 2022
“Yesterday’s hearing on a Post-Roe Pennsylvania was a good reminder that abortion remains safe and legal in PA, but that threats to abortion access would have devastating effects in doctors’ offices across the commonwealth.”
Jul 27, 2022
Jay voted against a bill that proposes to amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to exclude any rights relating to abortion.
Jul 8, 2022
Jay 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
Jay voted against a bill that proposes to amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to exclude any rights relating to abortion.
Jun 6, 2022
Jay sponsored a bill that would prohibit anti-abortion “crisis pregnancy centers” from sharing their clients’ nonpublic personal health information without written consent.
Jun 1, 2022
Jay voted against a bill that prohibits abortions because of the prenatal diagnosis of down syndrome.
Nov 20, 2019
Jay 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.
Feb 8, 2017