Back in Action at the Statehouse
It’s that time of year again.
The Indiana legislature is back in session, and we’re back at it, too, making sure Hoosiers continue to have access to PPIN’s preventive health care.
Thus far, we’re tracking just a few bills that include some troubling language – bills that undermine access to medication abortion, for example. On the flip side, there are even a couple of bills that attempt to roll back the damage done in 2011, such as HB 1109, filed by State Rep. Linda Lawson.
We’ll update you on these bills later, if they move forward in the legislature. In the meantime, if you’re curious about the legislative process, and how a bill becomes a law, click here.
While this is a “short session” for Indiana’s legislators – one that’s supposed to end March 14 and address emergency measures only – we still want and need you to get involved. One only has to remember what happened in 2011, and in Mississippi, to know that expressing your opinions LOUDLY and often, is important.
Here’s how you can stand with us:
- Be informed. Share accurate information with those you know on your social networking pages by becoming a Social Networking Guru for Planned Parenthood Advocates of Indiana.
- Volunteer to join our Writers Circle.
- Volunteer to attend and/or testify at a legislative hearing in support of PPIN by emailing Advocates@ppin.org.
- Join the Planned Parenthood Action Network.
- Talk with legislators from your part of the state (or any others you happen to know) – in person, by email or by phone.
Also, if you haven’t checked out the national Planned Parenthood Action Fund’s “Women Are Watching” campaign, now is a good time to do so. It’s yet another way to make sure you’re up to speed on attacks on women’s health and where candidates stand on pivotal health care issues.
It’s a busy time here, but we’re on top of things, and looking out for our patients.
This Sunday, January 22, will mark the 39th anniversary of Roe v. Wade – what better way to honor this milestone than ensuring low-income Hoosiers’ preventive health care needs continue to be met.
What are your thoughts on this year’s legislative session? Be sure to leave a comment below!
