| Resolution Number: | 2022-D083 |
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| Title: | Affirm the Reproductive Rights and Autonomy of All Episcopalians |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 80th General Convention recognizes that pregnancy and childbirth are dangerous undertakings that risk permanent disability and death for those who bear children; and be it further
Resolved, That the Episcopal Church reaffirms that parenthood “should be initiated only advisedly and in full accord with this understanding of the power to conceive and give birth which is bestowed by God” (1988-C047); and be it further
Resolved, That The Episcopal Church recognizes that access to abortion is a key element in preserving the health, independence, and autonomy of those who can bear children; and be it further
Resolved, That the 80th General Convention affirms that all Episcopalians should be able to access abortion services and birth control with no restriction on movement, autonomy, type, or timing; and be it further
Resolved, That the 80th General Convention understands that the protection of religious liberty extends to all Episcopalians who may need or desire to access, to utilize, to aid others in the procurement of, or to offer abortion services.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Baltimore, 2022 (New York: General Convention, 2023), pp. 883-884. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | Ms. Evangeline Warren |
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| Originating House: | House of Deputies |
| Originating Committee: | Social Justice and United States Policy |
House of Deputies
The House of Deputies Committee on Social Justice and United States Policy presented its Report #2 on Resolution D083 (Addressing the Erosion of Reproductive Rights and Autonomy) and moved adoption.
Original Text of Resolution:
(D083)
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring,
That the 80th General Convention recognizes that pregnancy and childbirth are dangerous undertakings that risk permanent disability and death for those who bear children; and be it further
Resolved, That the Episcopal Church reaffirms that parenthood “should be initiated only advisedly and in full accord with this understanding of the power to conceive and give birth which is bestowed by God” (1988-C047); and be it further
Resolved, That The Episcopal Church recognizes that access to abortion is a key element in preserving the health, independence, and autonomy of those who can bear children; and be it further
Resolved, That the 80th General Convention affirms that all Episcopalians should be able to access abortion services and birth control with no restriction on movement, autonomy, type, or timing; and be it further
Resolved, That the 80th General Convention understands that the protection of religious liberty extends to all Episcopalians who may need or desire to access, to utilize, to aid others in the procurement of, or to offer abortion services.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #19)
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on Social Justice and United States Policy presented its Report #51 on HD Message #19 on Resolution D083 (Addressing the Erosion of Reproductive Rights and Autonomy) and moved concurrence.
Motion carried
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #381)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 10.
| Abstract: | The 80th General Convention affirms all Episcopalians should be able to access abortion services and birth control without restriction. |
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| Notes: | Deputy Erdman of Maryland moved to remove Resolution D083 from the Consent Calendar. Motion defeated due to failure to meet the requirements established by Special Rules of Order X002. |