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This candidate was endorsed by Planned Parenthood for the 2024 election.
Mar 15, 2024
“This measure helps to ensure that anyone who needs an abortion can access that care in Pennsylvania safely and legally, without fear of retribution.”
Nov 17, 2023
“@PaHouseDems will continue to strongly defend women’s right to make their own decisions regarding reproductive healthcare services.”
Nov 17, 2023
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“This week we passed a bill with bipartisan support that prohibits any Pennsylvania court or law enforcement from cooperating with out-of-state civil and criminal cases involving reproductive healthcare services.”
Nov 17, 2023
“I am pro choice and will work to codify into state law the protections recognized by the US Supreme Court in Roe v. Wade.”
Oct 14, 2022
Planned Parenthood has endorsed this candidate for the 2022 General Assembly Election.
Oct 6, 2022
“Tonight no member of the @PAHouseGOP had the courage to rise in defense of SB 106, their constitutional amendment to deny the right to an abortion in Pennsylvania. Not one lawmaker could answer to the women of this commonwealth. Pennsylvania women deserve better.”
Jul 9, 2022
Matthew voted against a bill that proposes to amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to exclude any rights relating to abortion.
Jul 8, 2022
“A woman’s right to choose what is best for her and her family is fundamental, and one that I will always fight to protect.”
Jun 24, 2022
“While abortion remains safe and legal here in Pennsylvania, the sad reality is the commonwealth is one vote away from criminalizing women’s health care and the consequences would be immediate and dire. (2/3)”
Jun 24, 2022
Matthew voted against a bill that prohibits abortions because of the prenatal diagnosis of down syndrome.
Jun 8, 2021
Matthew 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
“While Pennsylvanians wait for help, Republicans have made headlines recently for introducing anti-abortion legislation, anti-trans bills and holding 10 hearings on the 2020 election…” Where is @PAHouseGOP’s recovery plan?
May 4, 2021
Matthew sponsored a bill to codify Roe v. Wade’s protections into Pennsylvania law.
Mar 3, 2021
“#RBG was much more than a brilliant legal mind — she was a lifelong advocate for women and girls. From pay equity to the right to choose, she fought for equal treatment under the law. As the father of a daughter, I am grateful for the legacy she has left.”
Sep 19, 2020
Matthew 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
Matthew voted against a bill that prohibits abortions because of the prenatal diagnosis of down syndrome.
May 14, 2019
Matthew 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
Matthew voted against a bill to prohibit almost all abortion coverage under health insurance plans purchased in PA’s ACA exchange.
Apr 23, 2013
Matthew 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
Matthew voted against a bill to prohibit almost all abortion coverage under health insurance plans purchased in PA’s ACA exchange.
Dec 12, 2011
Matthew 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