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Michael sponsored a bill requiring certain hospitals to provide abortions as an emergency stabilizing treatment.
Jun 28, 2024
Michael sponsored a bill requiring private medical consultation and informed consent prior to performance of an abortion, except in a medical emergency.
Jun 28, 2024
Michael 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
Michael sponsored a bill that repeals limitations against the use of public funds for abortions.
Feb 23, 2024
Michael sponsored a bill that repeals limitations on government properties and public funds from being used for abortion services or abortion-related legal services.
Feb 23, 2024
“Yesterday, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled Pennsylvania's Medical Assistance ban on abortion health care needs to be revisited. I issued this statement in response:”
Jan 30, 2024
“To wrap up the week commemorating Roe v. Wade, a reminder that abortion health care is legal in Pennsylvania.”
Jan 26, 2024
“When the US Supreme Court effectively ended abortion rights, it put the responsibility for protecting your rights with the states. I'm committed to doing exactly that.”
Jan 22, 2024
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“I am a proud member of the Women's Health Caucus and cosponsor for HB1888 which would protect personal reproductive rights with an amendment to the PA Constitution. If the federal government can't protect abortion rights, Pennsylvania should.”
Jan 20, 2024
Michael 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
Michael 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
Michael sponsored a bill that defines crisis pregnancy centers and prevents state funding of them.
May 5, 2023
Michael sponsored a bill authorizing the Governor of Pennsylvania to join the Women’s Reproductive Health Care Compact with other states to protect and defend reproductive rights.
Apr 17, 2023
Michael sponsored a bill protecting the licenses of professional nurses who provide reproductive health services to non-residents.
Apr 4, 2023
Michael sponsored a bill protecting patients from disclosure of reproductive health information by certain covered entities.
Apr 4, 2023
Michael sponsored a bill that repeals spousal notification requirements for abortion.
Apr 4, 2023
Michael 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
Michael sponsored a bill that would protect against out-of-state civil and criminal actions for reproductive health services.
Nov 2, 2022
Michael sponsored a bill that would replace the current “Abortion Control Act” with a sweeping new “Bodily Autonomy Act”.
Oct 20, 2022
Michael 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
Michael sponsored a bill that would remove unnecessary and irrelevant medical tests prior to an abortion.
Oct 4, 2022
Michael sponsored a bill that proposes an amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution, describing a fundamental right to personal reproductive liberty.
Sep 14, 2022
Michael 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
Michael voted against a bill that proposes to amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to exclude any rights relating to abortion.
Jul 8, 2022
Michael sponsored a bill that allocates money to family planning providers, including entities that provide abortions, but specifically excludes crisis pregnancy centers.
May 27, 2022
Michael sponsored a bill that bans funding to crisis pregnancy centers, and removes abortion-related restrictions from state-funded family planning providers.
May 27, 2022
Michael sponsored a bill that allows public funding to be used for abortions without restriction.
May 27, 2022
Michael sponsored a bill that would remove unnecessary financial restrictions on abortion providers.
May 27, 2022
Michael 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
“On five hours notice, 150 people to support abortion rights. Do not underestimate the anger tonight.”
May 3, 2022
Michael voted against a bill that prohibits abortions because of the prenatal diagnosis of down syndrome.
Jun 8, 2021
Michael 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
Michael sponsored a bill to codify Roe v. Wade’s protections into Pennsylvania law.
Mar 3, 2021
Michael 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
Michael voted against a bill that prohibits abortions because of the prenatal diagnosis of down syndrome.
May 14, 2019
Michael 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
Michael voted against a bill to prohibit almost all abortion coverage under health insurance plans purchased in PA’s ACA exchange.
Apr 23, 2013