Senator Dawn Euer is a highly deserving recipient of the Distinguished Civic Leadership Award in honor of Dr. John Clark, recognized for her tireless work on reproductive rights and her leadership on the Healthcare Provider Shield Bill, a priority piece of RIMS-sponsored legislation. As the Senate sponsor of the Shield Bill, which protects healthcare providers offering gender-affirming and reproductive services from out-of-state legal actions, Senator Euer played a pivotal role in safeguarding access to critical healthcare services in Rhode Island.
A long-time champion for reproductive justice, Senator Euer also helped pass the Reproductive Privacy Act of 2019, which secured access to safe and legal abortion care in the state. In 2023, she led the passage of the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act, expanding abortion access to state employees and Medicaid recipients.
Senator Euer’s unwavering dedication to protecting reproductive rights and healthcare access has been instrumental in shaping Rhode Island’s policies. Her leadership in advancing these critical issues makes her a standout civic leader, and a deserving recipient of this recognition.