Georgia

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Information last updated: 05/18/22

Local Organizations

Spark fights for communities to have power and access to resources that enable individuals to make choices about their bodies, gender, sexuality and lives.

SisterSong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective

The SisterSong women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective works to improve the policies and systems that affect the reproductive rights of minority communities. Their work focuses on making reproductive healthcare both legal and affordable.

Georgia Governor

There are many ways pro-choice supporters and organizers can fight for reproductive rights. We encourage individuals to support their local organizations, write to government representatives and vote for politicians that defend reproductive rights.

What's Happening in Georgia?

As of now, women seeking an abortion in Georgia must first receive state-mandated counseling that discourages them from carrying through with the abortion. Public funding and public healthcare policies only cover abortion in cases of insest, rape or life endangerment. Minors seeking an abortion in Georgia must first get approval from their guardians, and all abortions must be performed prior to the 22 week mark. Although there are no trigger laws to immediately ban abortions in the case that Roe v. Wade is overturned by the Supreme Court, Georgia will still be subject to laws that greatly diminish an individual's right to choose. Future legislation in this state could create a complete ban on abortions.

In the Legislature

As of January 22, 2022 there are no pending bills regarding abortion or reproductive rights.

In the Courts

The American Civil Liberties Union and Planned Parenthood filed a lawsuit to challenge Georgia's ban on abortions after six weeks. The case, SisterSong v. Kemp is currently before the 11th Circuit appeals court. It is pending a decision in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization case before the Supreme Court.

Brian P. Kemp

State Capitol

206 Washington Street

111 State Capitol

Atlanta, GA 30334

Website: https://gov.georgia.gov/contact-us/capitol-information-directions

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