In response to Arizona's stringent abortion laws, California officials, including Governor Gavin Newsom, have introduced a legislative proposal aimed at providing Arizona abortion providers and their patients with support. The California Legislative Women’s Caucus, Planned Parenthood, and key California legislators are advocating for expanded abortion access to accommodate individuals affected by Arizona's laws. This initiative includes allowing Arizona doctors to offer reproductive services in California. Planned Parenthood California CEO Jodi Hicks emphasized the importance of not having to travel out of state for care. Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis expressed her support, condemning the actions in Arizona and other states as efforts to undermine women's rights. The move comes as Arizona enforces a 19th-century law that restricts abortion access for approximately 1.6 million people.
Newsom Unveils Bill in Response to Arizona's Impending Pro-Life Law https://t.co/zFvZrR1PjU
Arizona Republicans continue to put women in danger—embracing a law passed when Arizona was a territory, not even a state. California is not sitting idly by. We’re moving legislation to allow Arizona doctors to provide reproductive care to Arizonans here. https://t.co/hQ88rbggzh
As Arizona resurrects a 19th-century law that puts abortion care out of reach for 1.6 million people, abortion advocates should take advantage of the outrage sweeping the state and push for full access to reproductive health care. https://t.co/OxvInibLbY
.@GavinNewsom unveils bill giving Arizona abortion providers temporary safe haven in California https://t.co/iP6bFK36Ox https://t.co/iP6bFK36Ox
What’s happening in Arizona and states across the country is sickening. While extremists are working to ban abortion and take away women’s rights, I’m proud to stand with @CAgovernor @CaWomensCaucus @PPActionCA to say enough is enough. California will continue to expand… https://t.co/Khd3nlEpBf
California Legislative Women’s Caucus, Planned Parenthood & 3 men (Gov. Newsom, Speaker Rivas, Pro Tem McGuire) are rolling out proposal to expand abortion access in CA for Arizonans. PP CA CEO Jodi Hicks says people shouldn’t have to travel outside of their own state for care https://t.co/GO5S80R8UB
LIVE NOW: Governor @GavinNewsom and legislative leaders announce a new bill in response to Arizona's extreme abortion ban. https://t.co/Ta27rOSYll