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Some things just need to be updated
...New York's abortion law is one of those things. The Supreme Court set a new and dangerous precedent this spring when it upheld the federal abortion ban without an exception to preserve a woman's health. While New York has long been a beacon for women's health and safety, our state law needs updating. As the federal government chips away at women's ability to make private reproductive health care decisions, we can insure that New York continues to protect women by supporting the Reproductive Health and Privacy Protection Act. Pledge your support for the Reproductive Health and Privacy Protection Act and join Planned Parenthood's effort to keep New York a beacon for women's health and safety!
Dear [ Decision Maker ] , New York State must continue its proud tradition of leadership on issues pertaining to reproductive health and rights. I support the Reproductive Health and Privacy Protection Act! I pledge to join with Planned Parenthood and other pro-choice New Yorkers to keep New York a beacon for women's health and safety!
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| Background Information |
In 1970, New York was one of the first states in the nation to expand access to safe and legal abortion. Its law was an important step to protect women's health and reduce maternal morbidity and mortality. But while much has changed over the past 37 years, the law has remained frozen in time. The Supreme Court set a new and dangerous precedent this spring when it upheld the federal abortion ban without an exception to preserve a woman's health. We must take steps to update New York law and insure that New York continues to protect women's ability to make private reproductive health care decisions, even as the federal government chips away at that right. On April 25, Governor Spitzer introduced the Reproductive Health and Privacy Protection Act. This bill would protect individuals' rights to make private reproductive decisions, including the right to choose or refuse contraception, and the right to choose or refuse to bear a child.
