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Nikema Williams on Abortion
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As state senator, voted against GA restrictive abortion bill
As a former Vice President for Public Policy at Planned Parenthood Southeast, Williams is pro-choice.
As State Senator, she vehemently opposed anti-abortion HB481, also known as the "Heartbeat Bill."
Source: The Southerner Online on 2020 GA-5 House race
, Feb 21, 2021
Worked for Planned Parenthood and reproductive rights
State senator Williams has devoted her career to fighting for Georgians' reproductive freedom. She served as Vice President of Planned Parenthood Southeast for 15 years.
As state senator, Williams fought to oppose HB481, a bill that attempted to outlaw abortion before many people even know they're pregnant.
Source: NARAL 2020 endorsement on GA-5 House race
, Jul 20, 2020
Abortion clinic restrictions don't increase health or safety
Legislative Summary: HB57: Women's Health and Safety Act: This bill would provide comprehensive standards [including] physician involvement in abortion or reproductive health centers, and admitting privileges at local hospital required.
This bill would require reporting of name of minor child to Human Resources. CNN analysis: Gov. Bentley signed a law that he says "has been endorsed by pro-life groups across America." Nikema Williams, vice president of public policy
for Planned Parenthood Southeast, said that "medical experts agree that laws requiring admitting privileges for abortion don't increase health or safety for a woman. They just limit a woman's access to safe and legal abortion.
This dangerous law [is a] blatant attack on women's health and rights," she said.
Legislative Outcome: Passed House 68-21-1, Roll #253 on 4/2/13; Passed Senate 25-4-6, Roll #278 on 4/2013; Signed by Gov. Bentley on 4/9/13.
Source: CNN analysis of Alabama legislative voting record HB57
, Apr 9, 2013
Pro-choice, according to PVS survey.
Williams supports the PVS survey question on abortion rights
Project Vote Smart inferred whether candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'Abortion: Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?'
PVS self-description: "The Political Courage Test provides voters with positions on key issues. Historically, candidates have failed to complete our test due to the advice they receive from their advisors and out of fear of negative attack ads."
Source: PVS Survey 20PVS-1 on Sep 9, 2020
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