Governor Kate Brown today signed the nation's most progressive reproductive health policy into law. The Reproductive Health Equity Act (House Bill 3391) is the first legislation in the United States to comprehensively address systemic barriers to accessing reproductive health care, expanding coverage to thousands of Oregonians throughout the state - regardless of income, citizenship status or gender identity.
Reproductive Rights in Oregon Are Now Safer From Trump (Rewire, July 6, 2017)
The Reproductive Health Equity Act was featured in Rewire! "As the Trump administration and congressional Republicans wage a campaign to eradicate no-cost birth control coverage and health care for millions, Oregon is moving in the opposite direction with sweeping reproductive health-care legislation." Read the full article here.
News Roundup: Coverage of Senate Vote on HB 3391
After the Reproductive Health Equity Act passed the Oregon Senate on a 17-13 vote today, the effort received coverage in multiple media outlets. See the roundup below and stay tuned for further coverage.
Oregon Senate Passes Reproductive Health Equity Act
The Oregon Senate today passed nationally significant legislation that will guarantee reproductive health equity for Oregonians. It now heads to the desk of Governor Kate Brown for her signature.
Guest Opinion: A vote for reproductive equity (Mail Tribune)
Rep. Pam Marsh provided this heartfelt guest opinion about her Saturday vote for the Reproductive Health Equity Act.
Oregon Moves To Guarantee Abortion Coverage Even If The ACA Is Repealed (Bustle, July 3, 2017)
The Reproductive Health Equity Act was featured in this article on Bustle following the House vote! Read the full coverage here.
News Roundup: Coverage of House Vote on HB 3391
After the Reproductive Health Equity Act passed the Oregon House on Saturday, the effort received coverage in multiple media outlets. See the roundup below!
Oregon House Passes Reproductive Health Equity Act
The Oregon House of Representatives today passed nationally significant legislation that will guarantee reproductive health equity for Oregonians. The Reproductive Health Equity Act (House Bill 3391) will ensure that every Oregonian can decide when and whether to become a parent - regardless of income, type of insurance, citizenship status or gender identity.
Oregonians Need Reproductive Health Equity Now (Statesman Journal, June 29, 2017)
Senators Kathleen Taylor and Elizabeth Steiner Hayward, and Representatives Alissa Keny-Guyer and Karin Power, issued this op ed in the Statesman Journal, proclaiming, "There is no better time for the Oregon Legislature to pass HB 3391, and we cannot afford to wait." Read the full piece here. The Reproductive Health Equity Act (HB 3391) is … Continue reading Oregonians Need Reproductive Health Equity Now (Statesman Journal, June 29, 2017)
During Pride Month, Planned Parenthood affirms right of equal health care (Street Roots, June 16, 2017)
In an article in Street Roots in honor of Pride month, Planned Parenthood notes the work of the Pro-Choice Coalition on the Reproductive Health Equity Act (HB 3391) and its work to prevent discrimination on the basis of gender identity. Read the full article here.
Reproductive Health Equity Now! 