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“In the 2 years since the Dobbs Decision many states have passed near-total abortion bans. Idahos ban makes it nearly impossible to get one in emergency situations and patients are turned away. We cannot allow this to happen in PA!”
Jun 24, 2024
Mary Jo sponsored a bill repealing the prohibition of abortion coverage in qualified health plans offered through the health insurance exchange.
Apr 16, 2024
This candidate was endorsed by Planned Parenthood for the 2024 election.
Mar 15, 2024
“My legislation that would further protect reproductive freedom in Pennsylvania by prohibiting PA courts from criminalizing out-of-state patients for seeking reproductive care passed in the PA House.”
Dec 12, 2023
“Safe access to abortions is a right afforded to all women in Pennsylvania. A package of bills recently passed in the House would protect healthcare professionals who provide reproductive healthcare. It’s time for the Senate to do the right thing and push this these bills forward.”
Dec 12, 2023
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“All people have the right to make decisions about their own bodies, families, and reproductive futures. I'm grateful the House just voted to protect access to comprehensive reproductive health care.”
Nov 15, 2023
“Real Alternatives received more than $30M in public funding between 2012-17. Instead of using taxpayer dollars on these anti-abortion centers, we can invest in actual safe, affordable, and accessible healthcare. Read more here:”
Aug 15, 2023
Mary Jo 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
“Crisis Pregnancy Centers should not be receiving taxpayer dollars.”
Jul 24, 2023
Mary Jo 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
Mary Jo 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
“The Women's Health Committee & The Legislative Black Caucus have created a joint Subcommittee on Women & Girls of Color to strengthen legislative efforts that will guarantee women & girls of color have better access to general health, reproductive & maternal healthcare.”
Jan 10, 2023
“The fight to protect reproductive health rights in Pennsylvania is far from over.”
Dec 29, 2022
This week, I joined my legislative colleagues and community organizations from across the state at the “Abortion Freedom for All” rally at the Capitol steps. I firmly believe that a woman has a right to control her own body, to decide what is right for her and her family.
Oct 26, 2022
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This week, I joined my legislative colleagues and community organizations from across the state at the “Abortion Freedom for All” rally at the Capitol steps.
Oct 26, 2022
“While extreme Republicans are working to strip away the reproductive rights of women, my Democratic colleagues and I are fighting to defend those rights.”
Oct 18, 2022
Mary Jo sponsored a bill that would expand the types of healthcare professionals allowed to provide abortions.
Oct 17, 2022
Planned Parenthood has endorsed this candidate for the 2022 General Assembly Election.
Oct 6, 2022
Mary Jo sponsored a bill that proposes an amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution, describing a fundamental right to personal reproductive liberty.
Sep 14, 2022
“REMINDER: The full scope of reproductive, perinatal, and maternal health care is still available to Pennsylvanians in the wake of SCOTUS’ overturning of Roe V. Wade. Learn more:”
Aug 22, 2022
“Abortion is still legal in the Commonwealth, and I am proud to join my colleagues in the Women's Health Caucus and advocates across the state to continue to fight for our basic human rights.”
Aug 18, 2022
Mary Jo 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
“As co-chair of the PA Women’s Health Caucus, I applaud the people of Kansas who yesterday defeated a constitutional amendment that would have curtailed abortion rights in their state.”
Aug 3, 2022
“I wish the budget was the main concern for the Republicans in the Senate right now. But the denial of human rights to 50% of the Commonwealth’s citizens seems to be more important to them. I will never stop fighting for your healthcare, bodily autonomy, and reproductive rights.”
Jul 8, 2022
Mary Jo voted against a bill that proposes to amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to exclude any rights relating to abortion.
Jul 8, 2022
“I’m deeply saddened by the #Dobbs decision by #SCOTUS. Abortion will continue to be legal in Pa., but this only worsens the burdens on #healthcare providers & gives less options to women who face huge decisions about their health and families.”
Jun 24, 2022
Mary Jo sponsored a bill that allocates money to family planning providers, including entities that provide abortions, but specifically excludes crisis pregnancy centers.
May 27, 2022
Mary Jo sponsored a bill that bans funding to crisis pregnancy centers, and removes abortion-related restrictions from state-funded family planning providers.
May 27, 2022
Mary Jo sponsored a bill that would remove unnecessary financial restrictions on abortion providers.
May 27, 2022
Mary Jo sponsored a bill that allows public funding to be used for abortions without restriction.
May 27, 2022
Mary Jo 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
“Today in Philadelphia, my colleagues in the House and Senate and I joined @GovernorTomWolf to protest SCOTUS’ potential dismantling of the landmark Roe v. Wade. We must work together to protect access to reproductive healthcare in Pennsylvania”
May 4, 2022
“The Pennsylvania Women’s Health Caucus remains steadfast in its support of the right to choose. Our members remain united and ready to fight on behalf of reproductive health rights.”
May 3, 2022
“The same people who claim “personal liberty” as their number one policy driver, seem to overlook that principle when attacking a woman’s right to making decisions about her own body.”
May 3, 2022
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CPCs receive state funds and blatantly mislead patients while not providing any real medical care, including telling patients to take a medication that will "reverse medication abortion" and other anti-abortion rhetoric.
Oct 29, 2021
“Restricting reproductive choice is bad for public health and bad for families. Nothing good can come from restrictive, unconstitutional health practices, and allowing private citizens to sue abortion providers and anyone else who helps a woman obtain an abortion is abhorrent.”
Sep 2, 2021
“We must not be surprised that @SCOTUSblog declined to stop Texas from implementing its restrictive abortion law. In PA, we will continue to stand up for the fundamental right of women to choose the best paths for themselves and their families.”
Sep 2, 2021
“Eroding the right of a patient to choose – in consultation with their doctor – what is in their best interest, is absolutely an attack on reproductive rights. Every person in Pennsylvania and across our country should have autonomy over their own body.”
Jun 14, 2021
“Politicians do not belong in the room with a doctor and patient. Medical care, especially those related to reproductive health, is deeply personal and should remain that way. The majority of Americans believe in protecting the rights of the patient and of preserving Roe v. Wade.”
Jun 9, 2021
“This week's passing of H.B.s 1500 and 118, which will not survive Gov. Wolf's veto, prove that the fight to protect reproductive rights will never stop.”
Jun 9, 2021
Mary Jo voted against a bill that prohibits abortions because of the prenatal diagnosis of down syndrome.
Jun 8, 2021
“The Women’s Health Caucus defends women’s rights. While reproductive rights are a major part of our agenda, we take a look at the WHOLE woman and HER FAMILY. The #PARescuePlan would invest $826 million in improving healthcare and access to it in PA.”
Jun 8, 2021
Mary Jo 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
“@GovernorTomWolf has been the backstop on every single bill that would take away rights from women. As co-chair of the @PAWomensHealth Caucus, I am deeply appreciative of his support on these critical issues of reproductive health.”
Jun 2, 2021
“It’s been a hard week as the House Health Cmte approved 3 anti-choice bills on party line votes. We are fortunate that since @GovernorTomWolf has been elected, he has stood up against those trying to take away reproductive rights.”
May 28, 2021
Mary Jo sponsored a bill to codify Roe v. Wade’s protections into Pennsylvania law.
Mar 3, 2021
Mary Jo 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
Mary Jo voted against a bill that prohibits abortions because of the prenatal diagnosis of down syndrome.
May 14, 2019
Mary Jo 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
Mary Jo voted against a bill to prohibit almost all abortion coverage under health insurance plans purchased in PA’s ACA exchange.
Apr 23, 2013