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Shelly voted against a bill that requires health insurance companies to cover prescription and over-the counter contraceptives.
Apr 17, 2024
Shelly voted to pass a bill that recognizes an individual right to access contraceptives.
Feb 28, 2024
Shelly voted to pass a bill that recognizes an individual right to access contraceptives.
Feb 27, 2024
Shelly voted to pass a bill preventing the extradition of individuals from Virginia to another state for performing an abortion in Virginia.
Feb 27, 2024
Shelly voted to pass a bill that requires health insurance companies to cover prescription and over-the counter contraceptives.
Feb 23, 2024
Shelly voted to pass a bill that prohibits the collection of menstrual health data.
Feb 21, 2024
Shelly voted to pass a bill preventing the extradition of individuals from Virginia to another state for performing an abortion in Virginia.
Feb 13, 2024
Shelly voted to pass a bill that prevents disciplinary action from being taken against a doctor who provided legal abortion care in the state of Virginia.
Feb 13, 2024
Shelly voted against a bill that restricts public funding for abortion services.
Feb 12, 2024
Shelly sponsored a bill that requires health insurance companies to cover prescription and over-the counter contraceptives.
Jan 9, 2024
#VoteProChoice has endorsed this candidate for the 2023 election.
Aug 17, 2023
EMILY’s List recruits, trains and supports Democratic pro-choice women. They've endorsed this candidate in the 2023 General Assembly election.
Aug 2, 2023
Planned Parenthood has endorsed this candidate for the 2023 General Assembly Election.
Jul 28, 2023
Shelly voted against a bill that requires providers to try to preserve the life of any infant born alive.
Feb 7, 2023
Shelly voted against a bill that requires a patient to receive abortion counseling prior to their procedure.
Feb 7, 2023
Shelly sponsored a bill that requires health insurance carriers make contraceptives free for patients.
Jan 10, 2023
Shelly sponsored a constitutional amendment that would protect reproductive freedom in Virginia.
Jan 10, 2023
Shelly sponsored a constitutional amendment that would protect reproductive freedom in Virginia.
Jan 10, 2023
“Today, a minor victim of sexual assault can’t get an abortion in Alabama, just heard on NPR. This could be your child. This is why abortion should be safe and legal in every state.”
Jun 24, 2022
“Here to fight like hell to enshrine abortion rights into law. Getting fired up tonight with @REPRORising_VA”
Jun 9, 2022
“Proud to stand with Pro Choice VA fighting for access to reproductive health care.”
May 26, 2022
Shelly voted against a bill that requires providers to try to preserve the life of any infant born alive.
Feb 15, 2022
Shelly voted against a bill that would require abortion providers to communicate alternatives to abortion, the probable gestational age of the fetus, and other information before performing the abortion.
Feb 15, 2022
“As a legislator, I took an oath to uphold the Constitution and therefore am under a constitutional mandate to protect the rights of those in our jurisdiction when it comes to abortion access. I promise to fight with all I have to make sure we do not go backwards.”
Sep 1, 2021
“Today, I signed on to an amicus brief to protect women’s health and access to reproductive healthcare (1/2)”
Sep 1, 2021
Shelly voted to pass a bill that removed the ban on abortion coverage for health insurance plans offered in Virginia through the health benefits exchange.
Feb 16, 2021
Shelly voted to pass a bill that removed the ban on abortion coverage for health insurance plans offered in Virginia through the health benefits exchange.
Jan 26, 2021
Shelly voted to pass a bill that rolls back certain abortion requirements, including a 24 hour waiting period, an ultrasound, and counseling. It also allows nurse practitioners and physician assistants to perform abortions.
Feb 27, 2020
Shelly voted to pass a bill that rolls back requirements to get abortion care, including a 24 hour waiting period, an ultrasound, and counseling. It also allows nurse practitioners and physician assistants to perform abortions.
Jan 28, 2020