Governor Gavin Newsom signed 13 abortion protection and reproductive health bills into law on Tuesday, forming a key part of California’s campaign to counter the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. cultured.

The newly signed law also set the stage for a November vote to enshrine abortion rights directly into the California Constitution under Proposition 1.

Newsom’s signature was expected after the governor advocated a number of measures.California this month launched a publicly funded website to make it easier for people trying to terminate a pregnancy to find services and financial assistance. After launching the .state announced a website — at abortion.ca.gov — The same day South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham pushed for a nationwide abortion ban after 15 weeks of pregnancy, with rare exceptions.

Newsom then began promoting the website on billboards in the seven most restrictive abortion states, telling women who live there that California “defends their right to make decisions about their own health.” rice field.

“With an alarming number of states continuing to outlaw abortion and criminalize women, it’s more important than ever to fight desperately for those who need these essential services.” Newsom said in a statement. “We are doing everything we can to protect people from retaliation for accessing abortion care, while making contraceptives more affordable.”

California officials began gearing up for the potential repercussions of the Roe v. Wade case a year ago. Newsom called on California’s Planned Parenthood Organization and dozens of other supporters to develop a plan to make the state a sanctuary for those denied abortion services. part of the country.

Lawmakers introduced 15 bills to Newsom this year to strengthen California’s already strong abortion protections. He said two of them had previously been signed into law, but some that were signed on Tuesday were already funded in the budget passed in June.

That budget included $200 million in new spending for reproductive health care services and outreach.

Among the bills signed Tuesday was SB 1142 by Senator Anna Caballero (D-Salinas), which required the state to create a website for abortion services that it launched earlier this month.

“This new website is an important resource providing important information to patients in and outside of California, and hopefully can serve as a model nationwide.” No one should be forced to travel outside their own country for essential medical care, but extreme politicians are making it a reality for millions of people across the country.”

Newsom signed SB 1245 by Senator Sydney Kamlager (D-Los Angeles). This secures her $20 million for Los Angeles County’s Abortion Access Safe Haven pilot program, which expands reproductive care programs in the county.

Senate Bill 1375 by Senator Protem Atkins (D-San Diego) was also signed into law by the Governor to allow trained nurses to perform early pregnancy abortions without medical supervision. Newsom gave her AB 2205 final approval by her congressman, Wendy Carrillo (D-Los Angeles). This creates a new transparency requirement for health insurance plans participating in Covered California about how much insurance companies collect in abortion premiums and what portion is used for abortion services.

Carrillo said the bill “will allow regulators and policymakers to be aware of the amount of funds raised when considering the options available to pay for abortion services.”

Specifically targeted by anti-abortion groups, AB 2223 prohibits a coroner’s inquest after the death of a fetus, including when drugs are suspected to have caused the stillbirth. Representative Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland), author of the bill, said AB 2223 would ensure that miscarriage would not be considered a crime regardless of the circumstances. It has been targeted by anti-abortion groups who said it would make it difficult to investigate newborn deaths.

“The reason we put this bill out is because we wanted to make sure no one was criminally prosecuted for what happened in the womb that happened in California,” Wicks said.

Newsom signed AB 1242 by Senator Rebecca Bauer Kahan (D-Olinda) barring state law enforcement from aiding out-of-state abortion investigations. Bill sponsored by Atty. General Rob Bonta is also demanding out-of-state law enforcement agencies seeking data from California companies certify that the investigation does not involve abortion.

“This is an unprecedented step to protect abortion privacy across the country,” said Bauer-Kahan after the bill passed Congress. “We are not obligated to be complicit in enforcing laws that go against our own values ​​and legal system in California.”

In June, Newsom signed legislation creating immediate liability protections for abortion providers in California when caring for patients who travel from currently prohibited or restricted-access areas. AB 1666 by Bauer-Kahan ensures that California providers and patients are not civilly liable for judgments based on allegations made in anti-abortion states.

Newsom signed SB 245 in March by Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach), effectively eliminating out-of-pocket costs for abortions. Abortion procedures, according to the California Health Benefits Review Program.

California law states that until a doctor determines that “there is a good chance that the fetus will survive outside the uterus without special medical intervention,” or “procedures are prohibited to protect the abortion.” A person can have an abortion until they decide it is necessary. women’s life or health. “In most cases, doctors determine that she has a viable fetus at 24 weeks.

Nearly two-thirds of California voters support legislative changes to help people from other states get abortions in California, according to a University of California, Berkeley Government Research Institute poll released last month. said to do.

Voters will be able to debate abortion protection in California in November after lawmakers put on the ballot a bill that clearly protects a person’s right to abortion. It turns out that 7 out of 10 voters support that bill, Proposition 1.

“Abortion is healthcare. It’s timely and essential healthcare that patients don’t need to rush to secure,” Atkins said in a statement Tuesday.