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Re-elected Pennsylvania Governor plans to make abortion a constitutional 'right'
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced on social media his determination to further protect abortion in the Keystone state only days after his re-election. Shapiro made no qualms about his intentions, as he will have a trifecta with Democrats controlling both the state house and senate in January.
Josh Shapiro, Democratic Governor of Pennsylvania, boldly proclaimed his devotion to so-called ‘abortion rights’ on Facebook after winning his second term.
Pennsylvania is now bright blue as the Democrats narrowly regained control of the Senate, and additional seats were flipped in the Democratic-controlled House.
House Bill 1957, which legalizes abortion for any reason without restriction, is now at play as Shapiro threatens to “codify” abortion into the state’s constitution.
Pro-life Pennsylvanians are continuing to take action by contacting their legislators and boosting support to pregnancy centers and life affirming organizations.
Long before Shapiro ran for his first term in 2022, he had made it his mission to defend “reproductive rights” and abortion. As the state’s attorney general, Shapiro openly disputed laws protecting preborn children in other states and made defending the killing of preborn children a top priority in his run for governor.
During his first year in office, Shapiro successfully stripped support from pregnancy centers that received state funding under the umbrella of Real Alternatives. Early in 2025, Shapiro opened a state-run pregnancy center offering the same services as pro-life centers — but with the addition of abortion referrals.
Pro-life centers fought back. The Pregnancy Resource Center in State College opened a branch in neighboring Lock Haven, the same town as Shapiro’s state-funded center.
Pregnancy centers stood firm and went to Harrisburg three times in the last three years, explaining the intention of pregnancy centers and informing legislators of the free services that help women navigate through pregnancy and parenting with the support of center advocates.
Shapiro’s pro-abortion agenda was one of the factors in the formation of the Pennsylvania Pregnancy Wellness Collaborative, which unifies participating pregnancy centers across the state to engage in policy awareness and support one another in education and advocacy.
Within four days of winning his second term against Republican pro-life candidate Stacy Garrity, Shapiro made a bold promise on social media directed at President Donald Trump and his Republican collaborators.
Shapiro declared, “I’ve stood up to him every step of the way, and kept abortion safe, legal and accessible here in Pennsylvania. But in my second term — we’re putting an end to the uncertainty.”
He went on to promise a codification of abortion to the state’s constitution with the help of Democrat legislators who, as a result of the election, will control both the House and Senate in January.
However, pro-lifers in the state will continue to offer support so that women never feel abortion is their best or only option.
Alyssa A. Allen, education director for the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation said in a statement regarding Shapiro’s remarks:
While recent developments in Pennsylvania may be discouraging, our commitment to protecting life, supporting women and families, and advocating for the most vulnerable remains unwavering. We choose hope over discouragement and perseverance over defeat.
Sarah Bowen, president of the Pennsylvania Pregnancy Wellness Collaborative, said the pro-life groups are not losing hope. “Despite these challenges," she said, "Pennsylvania pregnancy centers remain steadfast in our mission: ensuring that mothers receive real healthcare, information, and support.”
Shapiro's pro-abortion agenda is nothing new to Pennsylvanians, as he has governed the Keystone state the last four years. Since he became governor in 2023, Shapiro and his allies have been taking steps to follow the trends of other states who have enshrined abortion into their state constitutions since the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
States that have amended their constitutions to support abortion include Arizona, California, Colorado, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, New York, Ohio, and Vermont.
In December 2025, Pennsylvania’s Democrat-run House narrowly passed House Bill 1957 in a 102-101 vote, with two Republicans in favor of the legislation. The bill is an effort to make abortion available up to birth, per an amendment to the state’s Constitution. It has yet to go before the senate.
Just months before his re-election, Shapiro praised the PA Commonwealth Court ruling in favor of Medicaid (taxpayer)-funded abortion in a 4-2 vote.
Shapiro took to X to comment on the court’s removal of the previous ban, stating:
I've long opposed this unconstitutional ban, and as Governor, I did not defend it — because a woman's ability to access reproductive care should never be determined by her income.
It is unclear when the bill may go through the senate. Pennsylvanians, in the meantime, can make their voices heard.
The Pennsylvania Pro -Life Federation is urging all pro-life supporters in the state to contact their state legislators, providing a step-by-step guide on their website to email, post on X, or make a phone call. Allen encourages Pennsylvanians “to join us in the fight and share their opinions on abortion laws in PA. Together we can be a voice for life”
In comments to Live Action News, Bowen urged pro-life Pennsylvanians to support pregnancy centers now more than ever:
“Pray for our leaders and support local pregnancy centers through donations and encouragement. Even in these difficult days, mothers will choose life, and pregnancy centers will be there to walk alongside them.”
If HB 1957 passes the Senate in 2027 and Shapiro signs the legislation into law, there will no longer be limits on abortion in Pennsylvania.
All restrictions will be removed as women will no longer be required to have pre-abortion counseling, and minors will no longer need parental consent.
Abortion will be legal for any reason at any stage of pregnancy.
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·Re-elected Pennsylvania Governor plans to make abortion a constitutional 'right'
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced on social media his determination to further protect abortion in the Keystone state only days after his re-election. Shapiro made no qualms about his intentions, as he will have a trifecta with Democrats controlling both the state house and senate in January.
Josh Shapiro, Democratic Governor of Pennsylvania, boldly proclaimed his devotion to so-called ‘abortion rights’ on Facebook after winning his second term.
Pennsylvania is now bright blue as the Democrats narrowly regained control of the Senate, and additional seats were flipped in the Democratic-controlled House.
House Bill 1957, which legalizes abortion for any reason without restriction, is now at play as Shapiro threatens to “codify” abortion into the state’s constitution.
Pro-life Pennsylvanians are continuing to take action by contacting their legislators and boosting support to pregnancy centers and life affirming organizations.
Long before Shapiro ran for his first term in 2022, he had made it his mission to defend “reproductive rights” and abortion. As the state’s attorney general, Shapiro openly disputed laws protecting preborn children in other states and made defending the killing of preborn children a top priority in his run for governor.
During his first year in office, Shapiro successfully stripped support from pregnancy centers that received state funding under the umbrella of Real Alternatives. Early in 2025, Shapiro opened a state-run pregnancy center offering the same services as pro-life centers — but with the addition of abortion referrals.
Pro-life centers fought back. The Pregnancy Resource Center in State College opened a branch in neighboring Lock Haven, the same town as Shapiro’s state-funded center.
Pregnancy centers stood firm and went to Harrisburg three times in the last three years, explaining the intention of pregnancy centers and informing legislators of the free services that help women navigate through pregnancy and parenting with the support of center advocates.
Shapiro’s pro-abortion agenda was one of the factors in the formation of the Pennsylvania Pregnancy Wellness Collaborative, which unifies participating pregnancy centers across the state to engage in policy awareness and support one another in education and advocacy.
Within four days of winning his second term against Republican pro-life candidate Stacy Garrity, Shapiro made a bold promise on social media directed at President Donald Trump and his Republican collaborators.
Shapiro declared, “I’ve stood up to him every step of the way, and kept abortion safe, legal and accessible here in Pennsylvania. But in my second term — we’re putting an end to the uncertainty.”
He went on to promise a codification of abortion to the state’s constitution with the help of Democrat legislators who, as a result of the election, will control both the House and Senate in January.
However, pro-lifers in the state will continue to offer support so that women never feel abortion is their best or only option.
Alyssa A. Allen, education director for the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation said in a statement regarding Shapiro’s remarks:
While recent developments in Pennsylvania may be discouraging, our commitment to protecting life, supporting women and families, and advocating for the most vulnerable remains unwavering. We choose hope over discouragement and perseverance over defeat.
Sarah Bowen, president of the Pennsylvania Pregnancy Wellness Collaborative, said the pro-life groups are not losing hope. “Despite these challenges," she said, "Pennsylvania pregnancy centers remain steadfast in our mission: ensuring that mothers receive real healthcare, information, and support.”
Shapiro's pro-abortion agenda is nothing new to Pennsylvanians, as he has governed the Keystone state the last four years. Since he became governor in 2023, Shapiro and his allies have been taking steps to follow the trends of other states who have enshrined abortion into their state constitutions since the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
States that have amended their constitutions to support abortion include Arizona, California, Colorado, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, New York, Ohio, and Vermont.
In December 2025, Pennsylvania’s Democrat-run House narrowly passed House Bill 1957 in a 102-101 vote, with two Republicans in favor of the legislation. The bill is an effort to make abortion available up to birth, per an amendment to the state’s Constitution. It has yet to go before the senate.
Just months before his re-election, Shapiro praised the PA Commonwealth Court ruling in favor of Medicaid (taxpayer)-funded abortion in a 4-2 vote.
Shapiro took to X to comment on the court’s removal of the previous ban, stating:
I've long opposed this unconstitutional ban, and as Governor, I did not defend it — because a woman's ability to access reproductive care should never be determined by her income.
It is unclear when the bill may go through the senate. Pennsylvanians, in the meantime, can make their voices heard.
The Pennsylvania Pro -Life Federation is urging all pro-life supporters in the state to contact their state legislators, providing a step-by-step guide on their website to email, post on X, or make a phone call. Allen encourages Pennsylvanians “to join us in the fight and share their opinions on abortion laws in PA. Together we can be a voice for life”
In comments to Live Action News, Bowen urged pro-life Pennsylvanians to support pregnancy centers now more than ever:
“Pray for our leaders and support local pregnancy centers through donations and encouragement. Even in these difficult days, mothers will choose life, and pregnancy centers will be there to walk alongside them.”
If HB 1957 passes the Senate in 2027 and Shapiro signs the legislation into law, there will no longer be limits on abortion in Pennsylvania.
All restrictions will be removed as women will no longer be required to have pre-abortion counseling, and minors will no longer need parental consent.
Abortion will be legal for any reason at any stage of pregnancy.
Live Action News is pro-life news and commentary from a pro-life perspective.
Our work is possible because of our donors. Please consider giving to further our work of changing hearts and minds on issues of life and human dignity.
Contact editor@liveaction.org for questions, corrections, or if you are seeking permission to reprint any Live Action News content.
Guest Articles: To submit a guest article to Live Action News, email editor@liveaction.org with an attached Word document of 800-1000 words. Please also attach any photos relevant to your submission if applicable. If your submission is accepted for publication, you will be notified within three weeks. Guest articles are not compensated (see our Open License Agreement). Thank you for your interest in Live Action News!
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