Reproductive rights across the country are under attack, but Michigan Senate Democrats are fighting back.

After the U.S. Supreme Court turned its back on Americans and uprooted nearly five decades of precedent with the Dobbs Decision, Michiganders took action. They showed up at the ballot box to protect reproductive freedom — enshrining abortion rights in our state constitution and electing a pro-choice majority to lead the way forward. Now, using our people-powered majority, Michigan Senate Democrats are standing strong to defend freedom of choice for all.

The Fight for Reproductive Freedom is Far from Over

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Legislation enacted banning abortions in Michigan, with no exceptions for rape or incest, while also criminalizing doctors for providing care. Meanwhile, thousands of women died every year from lack of abortion access.

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Historic Roe v. Wade ruling announced by the U.S. Supreme Court, protecting a woman’s constitutional right to choose here in Michigan and beyond.

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Despite Roe being the law of the land, anti-choice Republicans in the Michigan Legislature worked to chip away at its protections by adopting a dangerous measure prohibiting insurance providers from including abortion coverage in standard health policies — instead, forcing women to purchase a separate insurance rider.

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SCOTUS’ Conservative majority announces decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organizations, repealing the right to choose and reversing 50 years of precedent. This decision opened the door for states to ban abortion out right, with 13 states following suit.

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Nearly 60% of Michigan voters support Proposal 3, enshrining rights to abortion and contraception in the Michigan constitution.

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Michigan Senate Democrats formally repeal the state’s archaic 1931 abortion ban to ensure abortion remains safe and legal.

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs the repeal into law, ensuring all Michiganders have the right to choose.

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Senate Democrats finalize the Reproductive Health Act, protecting and expanding access to reproductive health care statewide. Among the polices included in the package was legislation to repeal the anti-choice measures passed by Michigan Republicans in 2013.

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs the Reproductive Health Act into law.

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With the help of Senate-approved funding, the Michigan Dept. of Health and Human Services launches Take Control of your Birth Control, a program connecting Michigan residents to safe, effective birth control, STI prevention, and other family planning tools.

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