Bill Text: MI HR0217 | 2021-2022 | 101st Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: A resolution to recognize the 49th anniversary of the issuance of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade ruling.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 36-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2022-01-27 - Referred To Committee On Health Policy [HR0217 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2021-HR0217-Introduced.html
house resolution no.217
Reps. Brixie, Rogers, Steckloff, Garza, Steenland, Coleman, Neeley, Cynthia Johnson, Sneller, Anthony, Bolden, Sowerby, Camilleri, Brabec, Puri, Manoogian, Pohutsky, Young, Cavanagh, Weiss, Aiyash, Ellison, Hope, Thanedar, Hood, Kuppa, Stone, Brenda Carter, Lasinski, Breen, Peterson, Jones, Clemente, O'Neal and Yancey offered the following resolution:
Whereas, The House of Representatives recognizes the anniversary of the United States Supreme Court decision, Roe v. Wade, decided on January 22, 1973. This ruling affirmed that the Constitution of the United States safeguards the right to make personal medical decisions and that government should not intrude; and
Whereas, Reproductive freedom is vital to health, economic security, and the ability to participate equally in society; and
Whereas, Comprehensive reproductive health care, including safe abortion, is a vital component of overall health; and
Whereas, Like other medical procedures, the safety of abortion is furthered by evidence-based practices developed and supported by medical professionals; and
Whereas, Any regulation of medical care should be grounded in scientific evidence and improve health outcomes; and
Whereas, In the landmark decision Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt, the United States Supreme Court recently reaffirmed the constitutional right to access safe, legal abortion, confirming nearly 50 years of precedent; and
Whereas, One in three people will need an abortion in their lifetime. As such, safe, legal, and accessible abortion is an essential component of comprehensive reproductive health care; and
Whereas, Everyone should have access to comprehensive health care in the state of Michigan. The right to access safe, legal abortion is a right in name only for many citizens. State imposed restrictions keep abortion out of reach for many, particularly those who have been systemically and historically marginalized, such as Black and Brown communities and those with low incomes; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That the members of this legislative body recognize the 49th anniversary of the issuance of the U.S. Supreme Court Roe v. Wade ruling. We denounce violence towards abortion providers and their patients; and be it further
Resolved, That we oppose efforts to undermine the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision by further eliminating access to abortion in Michigan and throughout the country; and be it further
Resolved, That the House of Representatives affirms that all people have the right to access reproductive health care services without fear of violence, intimidation, or harassment and no matter their color or income; and be it further
Resolved, That we affirm the right to access health care without interference in this state, including safe and legal abortion.
