On Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Governor Newsom and First Partner Siebel Newsom Lift Up California’s Commitment to Reproductive Freedom | California…

Published: Jan 22, 2022

SACRAMENTO Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom todaycommemorated the anniversary ofRoe v. Wadeand highlighted Californias commitment to ensuring access to reproductive health care services in the face of national threats to reproductive rights:

Today we commemorate the 49thanniversary ofRoe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court case establishing a womans Constitutional right to a safe and legal abortion. Almost half a century later, we know without a doubt that limiting access to reproductive health care, including abortion, is a fundamental violation of individual liberty and freedom. The simple fact remains America cant achieve true equality if women do not have control over their own bodies.

At a time when some across our nation are purposefully and deliberately choosing to attack womens reproductive rights, California will continue to be a beacon of light expanding access to abortion and reproductive care, and ensuring our state is a place where people receive critical reproductive health care services quickly and safely, said Governor Newsom and First Partner Siebel Newsom.

The Governor and First Partner joined elected officials, activists and stakeholders in avirtual Planned Parenthood rally to commemorate the anniversary.

Governor NewsomsCalifornia Blueprintcontinues the states leadership in advancing access to reproductive and sexual health care and protecting workers. The Plan removes the Medi-Cal requirements for in-person follow-up visits and ultrasounds if they are not medically necessary, making it easier to access reproductive care. The Blueprint offers scholarships and loan repayments to health care providers that commit to providing reproductive health care services, and funding for facilities to improve their IT systems and enhance security systems. The Blueprint includes funding to subsidize the cost of abortion care and to make human papillomavirus vaccines a covered benefit.

In his first year in office, Governor Newsom signed aProclamation on Reproductive Freedomreaffirming Californias commitment to protecting womens reproductive choices. The Governor has advanced investments to expand access to reproductive and sexual health care and signed multiple bills protecting reproductive freedom, includingSB 374,SB 24 and AB 1264.

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