California would put up cash to help low-income residents and those from out-of-state obtain abortions under legislation that passed its first legislative hurdle Wednesday.
The legislation (S.B. 1142) passed the Senate Health Committee 7-to-2 and proceeds to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
The bill comes as the state could see a 3,000% increase in people traveling to California for abortions if a total ban is enacted in the U.S., bill co-author Sen. Anna Caballero (D) said Wednesday.
The fund “would provide support for any person who needs this help, whether they are coming from elsewhere or whether they are ...
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