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Abortion in California is legal up to the point of fetal viability. An abortion ban was in place by 1900, and by 1950, it was a criminal offense for a woman to have an abortion.
Jun 24, 2022 · A leaked draft opinion released in May alluded to the ruling, announced Friday morning, and prompted California legislators to push forward on legislation that would make Calfornia a “sanctuary...
Mar 14, 2023 · Democratic lawmakers introduced a package of bills this week to further bolster California’s role as an abortion haven after last year’s repeal of the landmark Supreme Court ruling in Roe...
Sep 15, 2023 · The 2023 legislative package not only strengthens the legal protections for people seeking or providing abortion and gender-affirming care, but it includes crucial reforms to make sure that these basic health care services are accessible and affordable for all who need them.
- Protecting Patients, Providers, and Supporters
- Expanding Access to Services
- Sharing California’s Model
California voters passed Proposition 1, which explicitly enshrines in the state constitution the right to choose to have an abortion.Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-12-22, which:In 2022, California enacted several bills into law:In 2023, California enacted several additional bills into law:California allocated over $200 million in 2022-23 to support people seeking abortion care and abortion providers over several fiscal years. These funds:California has submitted a reproductive health services Section 1115 federal waiver for a $200 million ($15 million General Fund) grant program focused on supporting access to family planning and r...The Department of Health Care Services updated its policies to allow providers to seek reimbursement for medication abortions through an extended 77 gestational days for services. In addition, the...California enacted several bills into law:In February 2023, California launched the Reproductive Freedom Alliance, a non-partisan coalition of Governors committed to protecting and expanding reproductive freedom—the largest such coalition...
Jun 24, 2022 · California protects abortion access through privacy rights, but the bill's supporters say the amendment will serve as an explicit guarantee. The amendment needs voter approval before it can...
Jun 24, 2022 · Hours after the Supreme Court ruled, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Friday that immediately protects abortion providers in California from liability when caring for patients traveling from...
