Montana Sexual & Reproductive Health Collective

We are a group of organizations and individuals committed to protecting and progressing sexual and reproductive health care in Montana.

[Montana Sexual & Reproductive Health Collective @MTSRHC]

“After Roe v. Wade was overturned, we had to turn to state courts and state constitutions as the critical backstop to protecting access to abortion,” said Brigitte Amiri, deputy director at the ACLU’s Reproductive Freedom Project.

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[ERA Coalition @ERACoalition]

Our CEO @ZakiyaEra sat down with @DrNancyOReilly to talk about the need for everyone's protection under the Constitution in the form of the ERA and the importance of voting for candidates who prioritize equality for all.
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[Montana Sexual & Reproductive Health Collective @MTSRHC]

For example:

Is abortion still legal in Montana? YES!

I’m a teen. Can I still receive gender-affirming health care like puberty blockers? YES!

Can I take my kids to a drag story hour happening at my local bookstore? YES!

I’m on Medicaid. Is abortion still covered for me? YES!

[Montana Sexual & Reproductive Health Collective @MTSRHC]

When it comes to sexual and reproductive health in Montana, all of the lawsuits and preliminary injunctions and enjoined policies may have your head spinning!

Turn to our FAQs for a simplified rundown of your rights here in the Treasure State: https://t.co/Gh3fPQazXo

[Medical Students for Choice @MSFC]

A year of gratitude! 🌟

Thanks to our amazing MSFC community — donors, supporters, alums, educators, and student leaders worldwide. Your commitment strengthens us for the challenges and opportunities ahead in 2024. 💙

[Rewire News Group @RewireNewsGroup]

ICYMI: @garnethenderson’s final report on Idaho’s reproductive health crisis highlights the people choosing to stay in the state and fight back against the extremism, despite the risks https://t.co/jsuju4iY7O

[NNAF Abortion Funds @AbortionFunds]

Through it all, we're finding reasons to celebrate! Our network is simply spectacular💜

[Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com on Bsky @ErinInTheMorn]

1. Incredible news!

A federal judge has blocked Idaho's gender affirming care ban, ruling it as likely unconstitutional.

Crucially, he rules that "A parent's right to seek medical care" is "deeply rooted in this nation's history and traditions."

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[rePROs Fight Back @rePROsFightBack]

In the year since the Dobbs decision that overturned Roe, @ndvh has seen a 98% increase in survivors mentioning reproductive coercion as part of their experience as compared to the year before. Learn more in this #podcast episode:
https://t.co/D5dujeg7OC

[ACLU of Montana @ACLUMT]

“The filing said the legislature’s “attempt via enactment of SB 458 to write ‘gender’ out of the Montana Code Annotated” is “an exercise of “a power properly belonging” to the judicial branch,” making it unconstitutional.” https://t.co/NB5bbCWAcj

[MHRN @MTHumanRights]

More info on the additional lawsuit challenging SB 458, the anti-LGBTQ2S+ law that falsely claims that sex is binary. Physicians took time to educate legislators about how and why this law was inaccurate, but they passed it anyway. https://t.co/NQsCwpjXk0

[Center for Reproductive Rights @ReproRights]

Not your body? Not your business.
It's literally that simple💗

[Montana Sexual & Reproductive Health Collective @MTSRHC]

"Gianforte this year signed legislation to ban drag events in public spaces and gender-affirming care for trans youth. None have escaped legal challenges so far." #mtleg

[Independent Record @helenaironline]

Group looks to strike down Montana law to define sex as binary | Tap on the picture to learn more 🔽 https://t.co/coKBvzTLgz

[Daily Montanan || @dailymontanan.bsky.social @daily_montanan]

“With its unscientific definitions, SB 458 leaves persons trained in science baffled as to how to comply with both it and their medical & other scientific training.” ACLU of MT sues, alleges bill is unconstitutional. @NicoleGirten: https://t.co/TRq73hB7gG #mtnews #mtpol #mtleg

[ACLU of Montana @ACLUMT]

FILED: We are challenging a new state law claiming that all Montanans can & must be classified by “exactly two sexes, male & female." SB 458 is unconstitutional & we will fight all attempts to erase 2S-LGBTQIA+ Montanans from dozens of sections of the Montana Code.

[NIRHealth @nirhealth]

Seeking or needing care for pregnancy loss should not end in criminalization. Period. But it does.

Need free, confidential legal services for your pregnancy loss?

Call @ifwhenhow’s Repro Legal Helpline: 844-868-2812 and share it with anyone who may need it.

[If/When/How: Lawyering for Reproductive Justice @ifwhenhow]

Prosecuting people for miscarriage doesn’t improve public health or safety – instead, it means locking someone up, separating families, and dire financial harm to them.

We object to all that. Join If/When/How in demanding #JusticeforBrittany: https://t.co/PrdrsxNcie

[MHRN @MTHumanRights]

Conversion therapy should be banned everywhere.

[Daily Montanan || @dailymontanan.bsky.social @daily_montanan]

“This is an excellent preview of how bad it would be for the state if we lost Medicaid expansion,” Windecker said. #mtnews #mtleg #mtpol

[Montana Sexual & Reproductive Health Collective @MTSRHC]

This policy goes into effect on January 1 so if you have any questions about how to make the most of it ask your health care provider, give the good folks at Bridgercare a call (406-587-0681), or DM us here and we’ll get you all the answers you need!

[Montana Sexual & Reproductive Health Collective @MTSRHC]

2023's #mtleg saw far too many attacks on sexual and reproductive health care, but there were still a few bright spots! One of those was Rep. Buckley's HB 302 granting the right to bring home a year’s supply of prescription birth control with just one trip to the pharmacy.

[Montana Sexual & Reproductive Health Collective @MTSRHC]

This might seem like no big deal to some, but for the many Montanans trying to balance family/work/school/unreliable cars/icy roads/etc., this new law is going to be a real game changer. (Besides, who doesn’t want to waste 11 fewer lunch breaks standing in line at the pharmacy?)