2024 Governor's State of the State speeches: on Abortion

Katie Hobbs: Outlawing abortion not happening on my watch

I truly believe that fighting for Arizona families means defending every individual's right to make their own reproductive healthcare decisions. I speak for millions of Arizonans with a clear message: These deeply personal decisions should be made between a woman and her doctor--not politicians and the government. I will always defend Arizonans' freedoms, and I refuse to back down in the face of those who want to criminalize doctors and outlaw abortion. That's not happening on my watch. Source: 2024 State of the State Address to the Arizona legislature Jan 8, 2024

Kristi Noem: I will proclaim that 2024 will be "Freedom for Life Year"

I will proclaim that 2024 will be "Freedom for Life Year" in South Dakota. The most important way that we will advance this is by taking care of both moms and their babies before birth AND after. Being pro-life means valuing the child's life before their birth and throughout their life; it also means valuing and protecting that mother's life. The first 1,000 days of a child's life (from the moment they are conceived to their 2nd birthday) are the most significant days for their development. Source: 2024 State of the State Address to South Dakota legislature Jan 9, 2024

Phil Murphy: Women's health care in America is in a state of crisis

There is no sugarcoating it: Women's health care in America is in a state of crisis. Here in Jersey, before that dreadful Dobbs decision came down, we codified the right to an abortion. We restored funding for Planned Parenthood and family planning services--after eight years, before us, of zero funding. And later this year we will take another step. As women will be able to walk into a New Jersey pharmacy and buy birth control. Without a prescription. Source: 2024 State of the State Address to the N.J. legislature Jan 9, 2024

Josh Shapiro: Women deserve to make their own choices about their bodies

This budget makes feminine hygiene products available at no cost in our schools, because girls deserve to have peace of mind so they can focus on learning. This budget also increases support for health care providers that provide high-quality family planning tools and reproductive health care services. Because women and girls deserve to make their own choices about their own bodies. Source: 2024 State of the State Address to the PA legislature Feb 6, 2024

Glenn Youngkin: Support mothers so they'll choose to bring life into world

By innovating with a digital wallet, ensuring no working family loses access, prioritizing parent choice and cutting red tape for families and providers, we are delivering a best-in-class model for early learning and childcare. These are the building blocks that are at the center of the future of the Commonwealth. Critically, we must always support mothers...including at the very beginning so they will choose to bring life into this world. Source: 2024 State of the State Address to the Virginia legislature Jan 10, 2024

Jim Pillen: Launch a yearlong "Culture of Life and Love Initiative"

We defended the unborn by restricting abortions beyond 12 weeks. We will continue to embrace life here in Nebraska with the launch of a yearlong "Culture of Life and Love Initiative." It will provide resources to expecting moms, especially those in crisis and who need support more than ever. Much work remains to be done, but this Legislature should be proud of its investments in Nebraska's future. Source: 2024 State of the State Address to the Nebraska legislature Jan 18, 2024

Tony Evers: I will veto any bill that takes away reproductive freedom

I want to speak directly to women in Wisconsin tonight: I will veto any bill that takes away your reproductive freedom or makes reproductive healthcare any less accessible in Wisconsin than it is today. Period. Every Wisconsinite should be able to access the healthcare they need when they need it. And, yes, that includes contraception. Source: 2024 State of the State Address to the Wisconsin legislature Jan 23, 2024

Mike Parson: Proud to report number of elective abortions is ZERO

Speaking of pro-life, I want to take this opportunity to highlight our historic success in Missouri's FIGHT FOR LIFE. When I came to Jefferson City, nearly 8,000 elective abortions were performed annually in Missouri. As I stand before you today...I'm proud to report that number is ZERO. Source: 2024 State of the State Address to the Missouri legislature Jan 24, 2024

Tim Walz: Minnesota will protect reproductive freedom including IVF

When Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, the door was wide open for this kind of attack on families. Here in Minnesota, we took action after Roe v. Wade fell, writing protections for reproductive freedom into our state laws, and making sure that people-- not politicians--can make their own reproductive choices. And that includes IVF. So let me make this clear: As long as I'm Governor, IVF will continue to offer a lifeline of hope for Minnesota families. Source: 2024 State of the State Address to the Louisiana legislature Mar 26, 2024

Jay Inslee: Enshrine reproductive freedom in the state constitution

We have not forgotten the Supreme Court's decision to eliminate Roe v. Wade. This is an issue of freedom--freedom of choice when facing one of the most intimate and personal decisions in life.

Most in this room are committed to protecting that right, but none of us will hold these seats forever. We must face the reality that there are forces intent on destroying the right of choice. We need to join eight other states and enshrine reproductive freedom in the constitution this session.

Source: 2024 State of the State Address to Washington legislature Jan 9, 2024

Gavin Newsom: Passed some of the strongest laws protecting women's health

We have passed some of the strongest laws in the nation protecting women's health. We have stood firm against radical lawmakers who would criminalize women in other states. With your help, we are protecting women, MediCal providers, doctors, and healthcare facilities from the forces of darkness in this country. We will never turn our backs on women or threaten their freedom to determine what's best for their bodies. Source: 2024 State of the State Address to California legislature Jun 25, 2024

The above quotations are from 2024 Governor's State of the State speeches. Click here for definitions & background information on Abortion. Click here for other issues (main summary page). Click here for more quotes by Maura Healey on Abortion. Click here for more quotes by Phil Scott on Abortion.
*Candidates and political leaders on Abortion:*
*Candidates for President & Vice-President:* V.P.Kamala Harris (D-CA) Robert F. Kennedy Jr.(I-CA) Chase Oliver(L-GA) Dr.Jill Stein(D-MA) Former Pres.Donald Trump(R-FL) Sen.J.D.Vance(R-OH) Gov.Tim Walz(D-MN) Dr.Cornel West(I-NJ)	*2024 presidential primary contenders:* Pres.Joe_Biden(D-DE) N.D.Gov.Doug Burgum(R) N.J.Gov.Chris_Christie(R) Fla.Gov.Ron_DeSantis(R) S.C.Gov.Nikki_Haley(R) Ark.Gov.Asa_Hutchinson(R) Former V.P.Mike Pence(R-IN) U.S.Rep.Dean_Phillips(D-MN) Vivek_Ramaswamy(R-OH) S.C.Sen.Tim_Scott(R)
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