August 11, 2022 - A Post-Roe PA: Hearing at Chatham University

In a joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees, lawmakers heard testimony from health care professionals, reproductive rights activists and legal experts on the changing landscape in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade in June. The hearing was held at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, and it is is the latest in a series of joint hearings on the issues and difficulties residents are facing in a Post-Roe PA.

A joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees on a Post-Roe PA was held in the Mellon Board Room at Chatham University in Pittsburgh on Aug. 11, 2022. The joint hearing was the latest in a series on the landscape following the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24. The first panel of testifiers addresses lawmakers. Seated, from L-R: Dr. Sheila Ramgopal of the Allegheny Reproductive Health Center, Sydney Etheredge of Planned Parenthood of Western PA, and Nicole Molinaro of the Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh.

A joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees on a Post-Roe PA was held in the Mellon Board Room at Chatham University in Pittsburgh on Aug. 11, 2022. The joint hearing was the latest in a series on the landscape following the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24. The first panel of testifiers addresses lawmakers. Seated, from L-R: Dr. Sheila Ramgopal of the Allegheny Reproductive Health Center, Sydney Etheredge of Planned Parenthood of Western PA, and Nicole Molinaro of the Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh.



A joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees on a Post-Roe PA was held in the Mellon Board Room at Chatham University in Pittsburgh on Aug. 11, 2022. The joint hearing was the latest in a series on the landscape following the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24. Rep. Dan Frankel listens to testimony.

A joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees on a Post-Roe PA was held in the Mellon Board Room at Chatham University in Pittsburgh on Aug. 11, 2022. The joint hearing was the latest in a series on the landscape following the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24. Rep. Dan Frankel listens to testimony.



A joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees on a Post-Roe PA was held in the Mellon Board Room at Chatham University in Pittsburgh on Aug. 11, 2022. The joint hearing was the latest in a series on the landscape following the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24. Sydney Etheredge, the CEO/President of Planned Parenthood of Western PA, testifies.

A joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees on a Post-Roe PA was held in the Mellon Board Room at Chatham University in Pittsburgh on Aug. 11, 2022. The joint hearing was the latest in a series on the landscape following the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24. Sydney Etheredge, the CEO/President of Planned Parenthood of Western PA, testifies.



A joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees on a Post-Roe PA was held in the Mellon Board Room at Chatham University in Pittsburgh on Aug. 11, 2022. The joint hearing was the latest in a series on the landscape following the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24. Reproductive rights activist La'Tasha Mayes testifies at the hearing.

A joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees on a Post-Roe PA was held in the Mellon Board Room at Chatham University in Pittsburgh on Aug. 11, 2022. The joint hearing was the latest in a series on the landscape following the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24. Reproductive rights activist La'Tasha Mayes testifies at the hearing.



In a joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees, lawmakers heard testimony from health care professionals, reproductive rights activists and legal experts on the changing landscape in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade in June. The hearing was held at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, and it is is the latest in a series of joint hearings on the issues and difficulties residents are facing in a Post-Roe PA. Rep. Mary Isaacson asks a question during the hearing.

In a joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees, lawmakers heard testimony from health care professionals, reproductive rights activists and legal experts on the changing landscape in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade in June. The hearing was held at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, and it is is the latest in a series of joint hearings on the issues and difficulties residents are facing in a Post-Roe PA. Rep. Mary Isaacson asks a question during the hearing.



A joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees on a Post-Roe PA was held in the Mellon Board Room at Chatham University in Pittsburgh on Aug. 11, 2022. The joint hearing was the latest in a series on the landscape following the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24. Sue Frietsche, a senior attorney and CEO at the Women's Law Project, and Marian Jarlenski, a professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health, testify.

A joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees on a Post-Roe PA was held in the Mellon Board Room at Chatham University in Pittsburgh on Aug. 11, 2022. The joint hearing was the latest in a series on the landscape following the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24. Sue Frietsche, a senior attorney and CEO at the Women's Law Project, and Marian Jarlenski, a professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health, testify.



A joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees on a Post-Roe PA was held in the Mellon Board Room at Chatham University in Pittsburgh on Aug. 11, 2022. The joint hearing was the latest in a series on the landscape following the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24. Nichole Molinaro, the CEO/President of Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh, testifies.

A joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees on a Post-Roe PA was held in the Mellon Board Room at Chatham University in Pittsburgh on Aug. 11, 2022. The joint hearing was the latest in a series on the landscape following the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24. Nichole Molinaro, the CEO/President of Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh, testifies.



A joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees on a Post-Roe PA was held in the Mellon Board Room at Chatham University in Pittsburgh on Aug. 11, 2022. The joint hearing was the latest in a series on the landscape following the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24. Reproductive rights activist La'Tasha Mayes testifies.

A joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees on a Post-Roe PA was held in the Mellon Board Room at Chatham University in Pittsburgh on Aug. 11, 2022. The joint hearing was the latest in a series on the landscape following the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24. Reproductive rights activist La'Tasha Mayes testifies.



A joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees on a Post-Roe PA was held in the Mellon Board Room at Chatham University in Pittsburgh on Aug. 11, 2022. The joint hearing was the latest in a series on the landscape following the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24. Sheila Ramgopal, the CEO of the Allegheny Reproductive Health Center, testifies.

A joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees on a Post-Roe PA was held in the Mellon Board Room at Chatham University in Pittsburgh on Aug. 11, 2022. The joint hearing was the latest in a series on the landscape following the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24. Sheila Ramgopal, the CEO of the Allegheny Reproductive Health Center, testifies.



A joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees on a Post-Roe PA was held in the Mellon Board Room at Chatham University in Pittsburgh on Aug. 11, 2022. The joint hearing was the latest in a series on the landscape following the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24.

A joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees on a Post-Roe PA was held in the Mellon Board Room at Chatham University in Pittsburgh on Aug. 11, 2022. The joint hearing was the latest in a series on the landscape following the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24.



A joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees on a Post-Roe PA was held in the Mellon Board Room at Chatham University in Pittsburgh on Aug. 11, 2022. The joint hearing was the latest in a series on the landscape following the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24. Sheila Ramgopal, the CEO of the Allegheny Reproductive Health Center, testifies.

A joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees on a Post-Roe PA was held in the Mellon Board Room at Chatham University in Pittsburgh on Aug. 11, 2022. The joint hearing was the latest in a series on the landscape following the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24. Sheila Ramgopal, the CEO of the Allegheny Reproductive Health Center, testifies.



A joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees on a Post-Roe PA was held in the Mellon Board Room at Chatham University in Pittsburgh on Aug. 11, 2022. The joint hearing was the latest in a series on the landscape following the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24. Reproductive rights activist La'Tasha Mayes and Sue Frietsche, a senior attorney and CEO at the Women's Law Project, testify.

A joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees on a Post-Roe PA was held in the Mellon Board Room at Chatham University in Pittsburgh on Aug. 11, 2022. The joint hearing was the latest in a series on the landscape following the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24. Reproductive rights activist La'Tasha Mayes and Sue Frietsche, a senior attorney and CEO at the Women's Law Project, testify.



A joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees on a Post-Roe PA was held in the Mellon Board Room at Chatham University in Pittsburgh on Aug. 11, 2022. The joint hearing was the latest in a series on the landscape following the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24.

A joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees on a Post-Roe PA was held in the Mellon Board Room at Chatham University in Pittsburgh on Aug. 11, 2022. The joint hearing was the latest in a series on the landscape following the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24.



A joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees on a Post-Roe PA was held in the Mellon Board Room at Chatham University in Pittsburgh on Aug. 11, 2022. The joint hearing was the latest in a series on the landscape following the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24.

A joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees on a Post-Roe PA was held in the Mellon Board Room at Chatham University in Pittsburgh on Aug. 11, 2022. The joint hearing was the latest in a series on the landscape following the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24.



A joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees on a Post-Roe PA was held in the Mellon Board Room at Chatham University in Pittsburgh on Aug. 11, 2022. The joint hearing was the latest in a series on the landscape following the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24. Reproductive rights activist La'Tasha Mayes and Sue Frietsche, a senior attorney and CEO at the Women's Law Project, testify.

A joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees on a Post-Roe PA was held in the Mellon Board Room at Chatham University in Pittsburgh on Aug. 11, 2022. The joint hearing was the latest in a series on the landscape following the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24. Reproductive rights activist La'Tasha Mayes and Sue Frietsche, a senior attorney and CEO at the Women's Law Project, testify.



A joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees on a Post-Roe PA was held in the Mellon Board Room at Chatham University in Pittsburgh on Aug. 11, 2022. The joint hearing was the latest in a series on the landscape following the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24.

A joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees on a Post-Roe PA was held in the Mellon Board Room at Chatham University in Pittsburgh on Aug. 11, 2022. The joint hearing was the latest in a series on the landscape following the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24.



A joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees on a Post-Roe PA was held in the Mellon Board Room at Chatham University in Pittsburgh on Aug. 11, 2022. The joint hearing was the latest in a series on the landscape following the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24. Hearing co-chair Dan Frankel addresses the room.

A joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees on a Post-Roe PA was held in the Mellon Board Room at Chatham University in Pittsburgh on Aug. 11, 2022. The joint hearing was the latest in a series on the landscape following the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24. Hearing co-chair Dan Frankel addresses the room.



A joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees on a Post-Roe PA was held in the Mellon Board Room at Chatham University in Pittsburgh on Aug. 11, 2022. The joint hearing was the latest in a series on the landscape following the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24. Reps. Emily Kinkead and Perry Warren listen to testimony.

A joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees on a Post-Roe PA was held in the Mellon Board Room at Chatham University in Pittsburgh on Aug. 11, 2022. The joint hearing was the latest in a series on the landscape following the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24. Reps. Emily Kinkead and Perry Warren listen to testimony.



A joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees on a Post-Roe PA was held in the Mellon Board Room at Chatham University in Pittsburgh on Aug. 11, 2022. The joint hearing was the latest in a series on the landscape following the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24. Lawmakers listen to testimony.

A joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees on a Post-Roe PA was held in the Mellon Board Room at Chatham University in Pittsburgh on Aug. 11, 2022. The joint hearing was the latest in a series on the landscape following the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24. Lawmakers listen to testimony.



A joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees on a Post-Roe PA was held in the Mellon Board Room at Chatham University in Pittsburgh on Aug. 11, 2022. The joint hearing was the latest in a series on the landscape following the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24. Hearing co-chair and Senate Policy Committee chairwoman Sen. Katie Muth addresses the room.

A joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees on a Post-Roe PA was held in the Mellon Board Room at Chatham University in Pittsburgh on Aug. 11, 2022. The joint hearing was the latest in a series on the landscape following the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24. Hearing co-chair and Senate Policy Committee chairwoman Sen. Katie Muth addresses the room.



A joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees on a Post-Roe PA was held in the Mellon Board Room at Chatham University in Pittsburgh on Aug. 11, 2022. The joint hearing was the latest in a series on the landscape following the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24.

A joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees on a Post-Roe PA was held in the Mellon Board Room at Chatham University in Pittsburgh on Aug. 11, 2022. The joint hearing was the latest in a series on the landscape following the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade on June 24.



In a joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees, lawmakers heard testimony from health care professionals, reproductive rights activists and legal experts on the changing landscape in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade in June. The hearing was held at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, and it is is the latest in a series of joint hearings on the issues and difficulties residents are facing in a Post-Roe PA. Sydney Etheredge, president and CEO
of Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania, testifies.

In a joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees, lawmakers heard testimony from health care professionals, reproductive rights activists and legal experts on the changing landscape in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade in June. The hearing was held at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, and it is is the latest in a series of joint hearings on the issues and difficulties residents are facing in a Post-Roe PA. Sydney Etheredge, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania, testifies.



In a joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees, lawmakers heard testimony from health care professionals, reproductive rights activists and legal experts on the changing landscape in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade in June. The hearing was held at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, and it is is the latest in a series of joint hearings on the issues and difficulties residents are facing in a Post-Roe PA. Rep. Dan Frankel asks a question during the hearing.

In a joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees, lawmakers heard testimony from health care professionals, reproductive rights activists and legal experts on the changing landscape in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade in June. The hearing was held at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, and it is is the latest in a series of joint hearings on the issues and difficulties residents are facing in a Post-Roe PA. Rep. Dan Frankel asks a question during the hearing.



In a joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees, lawmakers heard testimony from health care professionals, reproductive rights activists and legal experts on the changing landscape in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade in June. The hearing was held at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, and it is is the latest in a series of joint hearings on the issues and difficulties residents are facing in a Post-Roe PA. Dr. Sheila Ramgopal, the CEO of Allegheny Reproductive Health Center testifies before lawmakers.

In a joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees, lawmakers heard testimony from health care professionals, reproductive rights activists and legal experts on the changing landscape in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade in June. The hearing was held at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, and it is is the latest in a series of joint hearings on the issues and difficulties residents are facing in a Post-Roe PA. Dr. Sheila Ramgopal, the CEO of Allegheny Reproductive Health Center testifies before lawmakers.



In a joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees, lawmakers heard testimony from health care professionals, reproductive rights activists and legal experts on the changing landscape in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade in June. The hearing was held at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, and it is is the latest in a series of joint hearings on the issues and difficulties residents are facing in a Post-Roe PA. Professor Marian Jarlenski from the University of Pittsburgh School of Public health testifies. Testifier Sue Frietsche, a senior staff attorney from the Women's Law Project is at left.

In a joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees, lawmakers heard testimony from health care professionals, reproductive rights activists and legal experts on the changing landscape in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade in June. The hearing was held at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, and it is is the latest in a series of joint hearings on the issues and difficulties residents are facing in a Post-Roe PA. Professor Marian Jarlenski from the University of Pittsburgh School of Public health testifies. Testifier Sue Frietsche, a senior staff attorney from the Women's Law Project is at left.



In a joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees, lawmakers heard testimony from health care professionals, reproductive rights activists and legal experts on the changing landscape in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade in June. The hearing was held at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, and it is is the latest in a series of joint hearings on the issues and difficulties residents are facing in a Post-Roe PA. Rep. Perry Warren, D-Bucks, asks a question during the hearing.

In a joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees, lawmakers heard testimony from health care professionals, reproductive rights activists and legal experts on the changing landscape in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade in June. The hearing was held at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, and it is is the latest in a series of joint hearings on the issues and difficulties residents are facing in a Post-Roe PA. Rep. Perry Warren, D-Bucks, asks a question during the hearing.



In a joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees, lawmakers heard testimony from health care professionals, reproductive rights activists and legal experts on the changing landscape in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade in June. The hearing was held at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, and it is is the latest in a series of joint hearings on the issues and difficulties residents are facing in a Post-Roe PA. Rep. Dan Frankel greets Sen. Jay Costa an Rep. Jessica Benham before the hearing.

In a joint hearing before the PA House and Senate Policy Committees, lawmakers heard testimony from health care professionals, reproductive rights activists and legal experts on the changing landscape in the wake of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade in June. The hearing was held at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, and it is is the latest in a series of joint hearings on the issues and difficulties residents are facing in a Post-Roe PA. Rep. Dan Frankel greets Sen. Jay Costa an Rep. Jessica Benham before the hearing.