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Paul Takac

State Representative,
Pennsylvania House District 82

Democrat

The proof:

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

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What to do now:

Thank Paul for their support:

This legislator has consistently shown that they will protect abortion rights.

What to say:

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.

  • Introduce yourself, including your relation to the district.
  • Explain to them why abortion rights and access are important to you. (Personal stories work well here)
  • Thank them for their efforts, and encourage them to continue the fight.

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The latest from Paul

This candidate was endorsed by Planned Parenthood for the 2024 election.

Mar 15, 2024

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Sponsored HB 1786

Paul sponsored a bill setting jurisdictional and procedural limits for persons providing or receiving reproductive health care services outside of the state.

Oct 24, 2023

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Sponsored HB 1785

Paul sponsored a bill that restricts a professional liability insurer from taking adverse action against a healthcare provider solely for their provision of reproductive care (including prescribing abortion medication) on an out-of-state patient so long as the care is permitted under state law.

Oct 24, 2023

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Sponsored HB 1789

Paul sponsored a bill that restricts a licensing board from disqualifying or disciplining a health care provider or other licensed individual solely for their provision of lawful reproductive health care services.

Oct 24, 2023

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Sponsored HB 1784

Paul sponsored a bill that limits the ability of a health care provider or other HIPAA “covered entity” from disclosing reproductive health care records of a patient without the patient’s consent.

Oct 24, 2023

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Sponsored HB 1787

Paul sponsored a bill that creates a program to protect the confidentiality of the physical address of a reproductive health care provider or patient who may be a party to or a victim or witness in ongoing civil or criminal actions.

Oct 24, 2023

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Sponsored HB 1788

Paul sponsored a bill that restricts a state court from enforcing out-of-state monetary judgments for any matter involving the provision of reproductive health care.

Oct 24, 2023

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“Thank you Madame Speaker! I am proud to stand with @RepMcClinton and my @PaHouseDems colleagues to defend the reproductive healthcare rights of every Pennsylvanian.”

Jun 22, 2023

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Sponsored HB 1118

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

May 5, 2023

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Sponsored HB 800

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

Apr 4, 2023

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Sponsored HB 802

Paul sponsored a bill protecting the licenses of professional nurses who provide reproductive health services to non-residents.

Apr 4, 2023

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“This election I’m #votingblue for @paultakac_pa @johnfetterman & @joshshapiropa because I know they will fight for and protect my reproductive rights. Comment below the issue that is driving you to the polls in just 1 week! #defendchoice #bansoffourbodies”

Nov 1, 2022

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“I will vote every single time to defend choice and protect one’s bodily autonomy.”

Oct 11, 2022

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“SB 106 would be a disaster for democracy and reproductive rights. In Harrisburg, I will break down barriers to the ballot box and make voting easier. Additionally, I will vote every single time to defend choice and protect one’s bodily autonomy. #voteblue #SB106 #28days”

Oct 11, 2022

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Planned Parenthood has endorsed this candidate for the 2022 General Assembly Election.

Oct 6, 2022

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“I am devastated. I am heartbroken. And I am furious. I will do everything within my power to ensure that every Pennsylvanian has access to safe abortion.”

Jun 24, 2022

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“Reproductive rights are human rights, and it is the job of our legislators to protect the rights of every resident of this Commonwealth, not take them away.”