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Be Another New Yorker for the Reproductive Health Act

Let’s create the world we want.

Let’s help create a New York that ensures every woman has the right to make the decision that is best for herself, her family, and her future.

Let’s help create a New York that strengthens the rights of our mothers, our sisters and our daughters.

Let’s help create a New York that is committed to healthy women and health families.

 

Tell your legislators that you support the Reproductive Health Act.

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Talking Points

  1.  New Yorkers overwhelmingly support a woman’s right to decide when and whether to have a child. In fact, according to a study of registered voters, three-quarters of New York voters support the Reproductive Health Act -- even after hearing arguments against the bill.
  2. New York’s law is outdated and inadequate.  After almost 40 years, times have changed but our state law still regulates abortion in the criminal code and lacks protections if a woman’s health is endangered.   

  1. New York is not secure in relying on the federal protections provided by Roe.  State legislatures across the country have enacted over 450 bills that would ban or restrict abortion, some of which are a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade.  All it takes is one of these challenges to reach the Supreme Court, and Roe could be overturned.

  1. Seven states have already passed laws like the Reproductive Health Act.  New York needs to reclaim our rightful place as a pro-choice leader by passing this bill 

  1. The majority of voters would vote for a candidate who supports this bill.  It’s time for the New York State Legislature to listen to constituent voices and support the Reproductive Health Act.

Subject:

Dear [ Decision Maker ],

I write as a constituent and a supporter of the New York Civil Liberties Union to urge you to cosponsor the Reproductive Health and Privacy Protection Act and lead the legislature to pass the bill this year.
The Reproductive Health Act strengthens New York's laws to ensure that women have the ability to make fundamental life decisions, including the decision to continue a pregnancy or have an abortion, without government interference.

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Sincerely,
[Your name]
[Your address]
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