MICHIGAN SENATE
Senate Resolution No. 140
Offered by Senators Anthony, Geiss, McMorrow and Santana
A RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE SEPTEMBER 26,
2024, AS WORLD CONTRACEPTION DAY
WHEREAS, Every year on September 26th, we recognize the importance of the avail-
ability of safe and effective contraception to allow individuals the freedom to plan if, when,
and how they begin a family; and
WHEREAS, Contraception was named one of the 10 greatest public health achievements
of the 20th century by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and
WHEREAS, Access to contraception empowers individuals by giving them the freedom
to pursue educational and career opportunities without the interruption of an unplanned
pregnancy; and
WHEREAS, Education on contraception is crucial to preventing misinformation and
helping to ease cultural taboos surrounding its use; and
WHEREAS, Contraception is fundamental healthcare that should be available to all
individuals, and is critical to an individual ’s autonomy, equality, and ability to participate
in a social, economic, and political life to their fullest desire; and
WHEREAS, Contraception protects against the transmission of sexually transmitted
infections in addition to preventing unintended or short-term interval pregnancies; and
WHEREAS, Certain forms of contraception may be used to treat other health conditions
including premenstrual syndrome (PMS), polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis
pain and migraines, and can reduce the risk of certain gynecologic disorders, including
endometrial and ovarian cancer; and
WHEREAS, Despite its many benefits, the United Nations estimates that there are
over 257 million individuals worldwide who have an unmet need for safe and effective
contraception; and
WHEREAS, As Americans continue to see persistent attacks on reproductive care such
as contraception, Michigan continues to be a leader in the fight to safeguard access to con-
traceptives; and
WHEREAS, We renew our efforts to ensure safe and effective contraception remains
available to all Michiganders, giving them the freedom to plan the timing, number, and
spacing of their children if they choose to begin a family; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That the members of this legislative body recognize
September 26, 2024, as World Contraception Day; and be it further
RESOLVED, That we acknowledge the value of safe and effective contraception and the
continuing need to protect access to this critical component of healthcare.
Adopted by the Senate, September 26, 2024.
Secretary of the Senate