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Reproductive Equity Now, Advocates Testify Against 20-Week Abortion Ban Proposal
Today, Reproductive Equity Now’s Senior Director of Policy & Programs, Claire Teylouni, testified in front of the New Hampshire House Judiciary Committee in opposition to H.B. 1590, legislation that would establish a 20-week abortion ban in New Hampshire. After the Committee hearing, the Judiciary Committee entered into executive session during which they recommended the bill inexpedient to legislate (ITL), meaning they recommended that the bill not advance, on a 13-4 vote.
REN Slams 20-Week Abortion Ban as “Out-of-Touch” and a Broken Promise
Claire Teylouni, Senior Director for Policy and Programs at Reproductive Equity Now (REN), released the following statement ahead of the New Hampshire House Judiciary Committee's consideration of HB 1590, a bill introduced by Rep. Kevin Scully (R-Nashua) that would ban abortion at 20 weeks.
Reproductive Equity Now Urges Lawmakers to Strengthen Protections for Abortion Providers
Yesterday, Reproductive Equity Now’s Connecticut State Director, Liz Gustafson, testified in front of the General Law Committee of the Connecticut Legislature in support of S.B. 227. This legislation will further protect the privacy, confidentiality, and safety of abortion and gender-affirming care providers by allowing medications prescribed for reproductive and gender-affirming health care services to be labeled with the name of the prescribing or dispensing practice, in place of the individual health care provider. Gustafson illuminated for the Committee why this measure, which mirrors laws in other key states with comprehensive “shield” protections for abortion and gender-affirming care providers, is urgently needed in the Nutmeg State.
U.S. District Court Dismisses Federal Lawsuit Against Reproductive Equity Now Foundation
The Reproductive Equity Now Foundation (RENF) released the following statement after the United States District Court of Massachusetts ruled to fully dismiss the lawsuit, A Woman’s Concern v. Maura T. Healey et al. The Reproductive Equity Now Foundation, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and RENF President Rebecca Hart Holder are all dismissed from the litigation on the merits of the case, concluding that the plaintiff’s claims failed as a matter of law.
Boston Globe: Rebecca Hart Holder has always known the war on women is bigger than abortion
A leader in the battle for reproductive rights is stepping down. She’s confident the war can be won.
NH Lawmakers Call for Shield Law to Protect NH Providers and Patients
Today, Senator Debra Altschiller, alongside House Minority Leader Alexis Simpson , joined Reproductive Equity Now, health care providers, and advocates for a press conference in support of the Shield Law for Reproductive Health Care Access (SB 551), legislation that would protect patients and providers in New Hampshire from out-of-state political interference, intimidation, and legal threats related to reproductive health care.
Reproductive Equity Now Launches 2026 Connecticut Legislative Agenda
Reproductive Equity Now announced its agenda for the 2026 Connecticut legislative session. The organization’s priorities for the 2026 session include efforts to bolster shield protections for abortion providers, working to protect and expand access to the full spectrum of reproductive health care, and supporting allies through coalition-driven advocacy.
CT News Junkie | Free Abortion Legal Hotline Available For CT Patients, Caregivers
Reproductive Equity Now, Connecticut’s attorney general, legal partners and supporting organizations came together Monday to highlight a fairly new resource available to local residents: An abortion legal hotline.
WSHU| CT launches legal abortion hotline billboards
“Over the next several weeks, you’ll see billboards across Hartford and New Haven spreading the word about this free and confidential resource,” Liz Gustafson said, the state director of the Reproductive Equity Now Foundation that’s partnered with the states on the hotline.
CT Insider | Connecticut's free abortion legal hotline offers clarity amid national uncertainty
While abortion access remains safe and legal in Connecticut, online misinformation and a shifting national landscape have created a chaotic and confusing health care environment for both patients and providers, said Liz Gustafson, Connecticut director of Reproductive Equity Now, a New England-based abortion access nonprofit.
Reproductive Equity Now Foundation Launches Statewide Awareness Campaign for Connecticut Abortion Legal Hotline
As the Trump Administration and anti-abortion actors across the nation ramp up attacks on abortion access, the Reproductive Equity Now Foundation announced today in a press conference, alongside Connecticut Attorney General William Tong and several hotline partners, the launch of an awareness campaign for the Abortion Legal Hotline in Connecticut.
Reproductive Equity Now Stands with Minnesota and Immigrant Communities
Boston, MA (January 30, 2025) – Taylor St. Germain, Deputy Director for Reproductive Equity Now, released the following statement.
Hart Holder to Step Down as President of Reproductive Equity Now
Reproductive Equity Now today announced that President Rebecca Hart Holder will transition out of her role after nine years of leadership. Hart Holder’s final day with Reproductive Equity Now will be February 27, 2026.
Reproductive Equity Now Urges NH Legislature to Keep Workplace Protections for Moms
Today, Reproductive Equity Now’s New Hampshire State Director, Christina Warriner Hamilton, testified before the New Hampshire House Labor, Industrial, and Rehabilitative Services Committee on HB 1250, legislation that would strip workplace protections for postpartum and pediatric appointments. Warriner Hamilton spoke to how this bill will undo progress made last year by Momnibus 2.0, landmark legislation that Reproductive Equity Now prioritized during the 2025 legislative session, which expanded protections for new mothers in the workplace.
Reproductive Equity Now Launches 2026 New Hampshire Legislative Agenda
Reproductive Equity Now announced its agenda for the 2026 New Hampshire legislative session.
Reproductive Equity Now Emphasizes Safety of Medication Abortion Ahead of Senate HELP Committee Hearing
Reproductive Equity Now released a statement ahead of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Hearing on medication abortion today, January 14th at 10:00 AM. Senate Majority leadership is expected to rely on debunked studies and junk science in an attempt to undermine decades-long research affirming the safety and efficacy of medication abortion.
New Hampshire Republicans Start Legislative Session Targeting Abortion Care
This week marks the first week of New Hampshire’s 2026 Legislative Session, and right out the gate, the legislative majorities in the House and Senate advanced two anti-abortion bills:
HB 191: Legislation that would further restrict patients from seeking abortion care by criminalizing someone for driving a young person to an abortion appointment without written parental permission. Yesterday, this bill advanced through the Senate, on party lines, with a vote of 16-8.
HB 232: Legislation that would allow any health care professional–from a receptionist to a doctor–the right to conscientiously object to providing abortion care. Today, this bill advanced through the House with a vote of 184-164.
Reproductive Equity Now, Advocates Slam Proposed Cuts at the NH Department of Health and Human Services
Today, the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services presents to the Executive Council which programs will be cut to meet the $51 million "back-of-the-budget" cuts that New Hampshire Republicans required in their 2025 budget. Leaders from the following organizations responded:
Reproductive Equity Now Publishes 2025 Impact Report
Today, Reproductive Equity Now published its 2025 Impact Report, a comprehensive overview of the organization’s strategic accomplishments, expansion efforts, and events over the last year. This report highlights the organization’s efforts across three strategic pillars: advocating for reproductive equity policy, activating leaders to organize their own communities, and educating New Englanders about reproductive health care. You can view the full report HERE.
Massachusetts Rescinds Dangerous Article V Convention Calls
Following calls from reproductive rights, good government, and labor groups, the Massachusetts legislature moved today to protect all American’s constitutional rights by rescinding the state’s previous calls for an Article V constitutional convention.