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Access to Birth Control Act Becomes Law!
Oregon Makes Pro-Choice History: Governor Ted Kulongoski Signs the Access to Birth Control Act
Today is a proud day for pro-choice Oregonians. Governor Kulongoski signed into law HB 2700: The Access to Birth Control Act. Planned Parenthood of the Columbia/Willamette and the Pro-Choice Coalition of Oregon applaud the Governor’s actions as well as the support from the legislature. We will not forget the steadfast efforts of supporters who spent the last 14 years working to get this law on the books.
Please send a letter to Governor Kulongoski thanking him for his continued support for women's reproductive rights.
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Subject: Thank you for passing the Access to Birth Control Act!
Dear [ Decision Maker ] ,
Thank you for signing HB 2700, the Access to Birth Control Act, into law. For years this common sense legislation, supported by the majority of Oregon voters, has been blocked by anti-choice hardliners that believe that women should not have access even to birth control.
Today marks a victory for the women and families of Oregon and we thank you for your leadership on this important legislation and your continued commitment to protecting a woman's right to choose.
Sincerely,
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May 30, 2007
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Oregon Makes Pro-Choice History: Governor Ted Kulongoski Signs the Access to Birth Control Act
Today is a proud day for pro-choice Oregonians. Governor Kulongoski signed into law HB 2700: The Access to Birth Control Act. Planned Parenthood of the Columbia/Willamette and the Pro-Choice Coalition of Oregon applaud the Governor’s actions as well as the support from the legislature. We will not forget the steadfast efforts of supporters who spent the last 14 years working to get this law on the books.
The passage of this important bill signals a real step forward for the advancement of women’s health care in Oregon. The Access to Birth Control (ABC) Act:
· Ensures Access to Prescription Birth Control in Insurance Coverage: The ABC Act will prohibit discrimination against women related to prescription drug coverage by requiring health insurers to cover prescription birth control in a manner consistent with other prescription coverage.
· Increases Access to Emergency Contraception (EC) in the Emergency Room: The ABC Act ensures survivors of sexual assault have access to emergency contraception in hospital emergency rooms in Oregon.
For making women's health a priority with the passage of this act, we thank the chief sponsors of HB 2700, Representatives Nolan, Rosenbaum and Tomei, Senators Brown, Devlin and Monnes Anderson. We also appreciate the support of the co-sponsors, Representatives Barker, Barnhart, Berger, Beyer, Bonamici, Boone, Buckely, Cannon, Clem, Cowan, Dingfelder, Chris Edwards, David Edwards, Galizio, Gleser, Greenlick, Holvey, Komp, Kotek, Merkley, Nathanson, Read, Riley, Roblan, Schaufler, Shields, Witt, Senators Avakian, Bates, Burdick, Monroe, Prozanski, Walker and Westlund.
Finally, Planned Parenthood of the Columbia/Willamette would like to thank all the activists throughout the state who over the years have lobbied their elected officials to support women’s health care by increasing access to birth control. Without your continuous efforts, today’s victory would not be possible. Our hard work has prevailed!
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