MI HR0205

Recognizes the 43rd anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision from January 22, 1973, affirming constitutional protection for women's right to make their own medical decisions.

States that women's reproductive freedom is vital to health, economic security, and equal participation in society, and that abortion is one of the safest medical procedures with a 99 percent safety record.

Documents that abortion providers and patients have experienced violence and intimidation since 1977, including 11 murders, nearly 7,000 violent acts, and over 190,000 disruptive acts reported.

Denounces violence toward abortion providers and patients and opposes efforts to eliminate access to abortion in Michigan and the country.

Affirms the right to access reproductive healthcare services, including safe and legal abortion, without state interference, fear of violence, or harassment.