Governor vows to make California a ‘reproductive freedom state’
by Associated Press from on (#5PX82)
Gavin Newsom signed two new laws to protect privacy of women who seek abortions
The California governor signed two laws that aim to protect the privacy of abortion providers and their patients, declaring the state to be a reproductive freedom state" and drawing a sharp contrast with Texas and its efforts to limit the procedure.
One law makes it a crime to film people within 100 feet (30 meters) of an abortion clinic for the purpose of intimidation, a law abortion rights groups believe to be the first of its kind in the country. The other law makes it easier for people on their parents' insurance plans to keep sensitive medical information secret, including abortions.
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