Protect my Reproductive Rightss
Your voice is crucial in this fight. Add your name as a supporter of the Senate Democrats’ Freedom to Plan Act and help us ensure all Michiganders have the autonomy and power to grow their families on their own terms.
Protect my Reproductive Rightss
Your voice is crucial in this fight. Add your name as a supporter of the Senate Democrats’ Freedom to Plan Act and help us ensure all Michiganders have the autonomy and power to grow their families on their own terms.
Senate Democrats’
Victories
- Repealed Michigan’s archaic abortion ban
- Codified abortion protections into law
- Repealed medically unnecessary restrictions for abortion providers
- Eliminated burdensome hurdles for IVF and surrogacy
The Fight for Reproductive
Freedom Continues
Senate Democrats are working to…
- Protect Michiganders’ freedom to plan by requiring insurers and Medicaid to cover over-the-counter contraception and emergency contraception
- Break down financial barriers to postpartum long-acting reversible contraception such as IUDs
- Improve equity and accountability in prenatal and maternal care
Over-the-Counter Contraception
While other states work to restrict individuals’ reproductive rights, Michigan Senate Democrats are leading the fight to protect freedom of choice for all. Senate Bills 973 and 974 would break down financial barriers to over-the-counter (OTC) oral hormonal contraceptives and emergency contraceptives, providing Michigan residents with the autonomy, power, and freedom to make their own medical decisions.
Postpartum Contraception
Immediate postpartum contraception, also known as IPP-LARC, is the provision of either an implant or intrauterine device (IUD) after child delivery and in the hospital setting prior to inpatient discharge. Since its inception, it has served as an evidence-based and equitable strategy designed to reduce the rate of unintended short interval pregnancies, which pose a health risk to new mothers. Senate Bills 987 and 988 would require Medicaid and private insurers to cover the placement of long-acting reversible contraception like IUDs and implants and accompanying anesthesia services immediately following labor. Senate Bill 1006 would also require hospitals to stock IUDs, a safe and highly effective form of long-acting reversible contraception to ensure this strategy is not only affordable, but accessible.
Virtual Town Hall Events
Join us for a discussion on our work to expand access to contraception and maternal healthcare.
Watch a recording of the September 23 Freedom to Plan Act Town Hall with Senator Cavanagh and Senator Irwin.
Health Policy Committee — Freedom to Plan Legislation
Reproductive Rights Newsroom
Stay up to date with the latest legislation on reproductive rights.
Building on Series of Reproductive Health Wins, Sen. McMorrow Introduces Legislation to Expand Access to Immediate Postpartum Contraception
Legislation would improve maternal health, while ensuring Michiganders have the autonomy and power to grow their families on their own terms LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 23, 2024) — Continuing to champion legislation to ensure all Michigan residents have the autonomy, power,...
Sens. Cavanagh, Irwin Introduce Legislative Package to Improve Access to Contraception, Give Michiganders the Freedom to Plan
While other states work to restrict individuals’ reproductive rights, Michigan Senate Democrats are leading the fight to protect freedom of choice for all LANSING, Mich. (July 30, 2024) — Building on a list of policy wins to protect Michiganders’ reproductive freedom,...
Michigan Democrats are focused on safeguarding Michiganders’ reproductive and fertility rights.
Michigan Democrats are focused on safeguarding Michiganders’ reproductive and fertility rights. We are putting people first by giving families and individuals the opportunity to decide when, how and if to start or grow a family. “Michigan stands in the minority of...
Recognizing Roe v. Wade’s 51st Anniversary and Senate Democrats’ Fight — and Wins — for Reproductive Rights in Michigan
In the Aftermath of Roe Being Overturned, Michigan Senate Democrats Remain Committed to Upholding Michiganders’ Interests, Reproductive Rights and Abortion Access in Michigan On the 51st anniversary of the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade —...
Governor Whitmer Signs Reproductive Health Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 21, 2023 Contact: press@michigan.gov Governor Whitmer Signs Reproductive Health Act RHA removes barriers to health care, lowers costs for independent providers, protects access to abortion LIVONIA, Mich. – Today,...
Senate Democrats Expand and Secure Michiganders’ Reproductive Freedom, Finalize Reproductive Health Act
Legislation ensures medical decisions stay with patients and doctors, eliminates politically-motivated barriers to reproductive healthcare LANSING, Mich. (November 7, 2023) — Today, the Michigan Senate finalized the Reproductive Health Act, Senate...
Senate Democrats Expand Reproductive Healthcare Through Passage of Reproductive Health Act
Legislation sponsored by Anthony, Chang, Geiss and Cavanagh will improve access to reproductive healthcare, affirm rights of all Michiganders LANSING, Mich. (October 19, 2023) — Today, the Michigan Senate passed the Reproductive Health Act, Senate Bills 474-477. The...
Senate Repeals Archaic 1931 Abortion Ban, Ensure Abortion is Kept Safe and Legal Per Proposal 3
With legislative action, Senate Democrats’ ‘Majority for the People’ honors will of the people, protects women’s rights on International Women’s Day LANSING, Mich. (March 8, 2023) — Today, International Women’s Day, the Michigan...