LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 7, 2021) — Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor) and Rep. Laurie Pohutsky (D-Livonia) will host a virtual press conference tomorrow afternoon at 1:00 p.m. to highlight Senate Bill 70, which — in light of Texas’ abortion ban last week — would repeal an antiquated 1930s state law that criminalizes abortion.

They will discuss the importance of protecting access to women’s health care in Michigan along with Nicole Wells Stallworth, executive director of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan, and Sarah Wallett, M.D., chief medical officer of Planned Parenthood of Michigan.

WHO:

Sen. Erika Geiss (D-Taylor)

Rep. Laurie Pohutsky (D-Livonia)

Nicole Wells Stallworth, Executive Director, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan

Sarah Wallett, MD, MPH, Chief Medical Officer, Planned Parenthood of Michigan

WHAT: Virtual Press Conference on Protecting Women’s Access to Health Care

WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 8 at 1:00 p.m.

HOW TO CONNECT: Press attendees are asked to register in advance to receive the Zoom meeting information. Please email Rosie Jones to RSVP and request login information for the event, which will be provided before it begins. The conference will also be livestreamed on the Michigan Senate Democrats’ Facebook page for the public to view.

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