Supporting the EACH Woman Act in Philadelphia, PA
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On September 29, 2016, the Philadelphia City Council, led by Councilwoman Cindy Bass and Councilwoman Helen Gym, unanimously passed a resolution calling for passage of the EACH Woman Act and for an end to state and federal bans on insurance coverage of abortion. In taking this action, the City Council joined its Board of Health, who passed a similar resolution in February 2013. The City Council featured moving testimony from advocates on the importance of passing this resolution.
- Read the resolution here.
- Read coverage at Rewire.
- Read the press statement from Women’s Law Project here.
- Read the Storify of live-tweeting by advocates using #EndHydePHL.