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Sep 28, 2022 · California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed into law a slate of bills aimed at protecting and expanding access to abortion in the state. “An alarming number of states continue to outlaw ...
Sep 27, 2023 · As more states enact extreme and harmful abortion restrictions, California continues to lead the way in pioneering innovative policies to protect and expand access to the full spectrum of sexual and reproductive health care.
Dec 21, 2022 · California adds explicit protections for reproductive freedom, including abortion care and contraception, into state constitution less than 6 months after US Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade. VIDEO: Governor Newsom on California adding this historic amendment and crucial protections.
This resource addresses abortion rights in California (for people living in California or traveling to California to access abortion). We will continue to update this resource as laws change (last updated March 2023).
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 · California law allows abortion after viability only if the life or health of the pregnant person is threatened; Who pays for California abortions?
California has acted swiftly to protect abortion rights as the U.S. Supreme Court reversed Roe v. Wade. California is protecting patients and providers through executive action, legislation, a constitutional amendment, and a budget investment of over $200 million to expand access to safe, affordable services.
