(CNN)California State Legislature protects abortion providers and patients seeking abortion treatment from civil lawsuits on Thursday. The bill was passed for the purpose of. Another state.
Next, Act of Parliament 1666 goes to the desk of Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom, who upholds the right to abortion. It will come into effect soon with his signature.
The bill states, "Civil affairs against individuals or groups that receive, seek, execute, induce, support, abort, or attempt or intend to carry out an abortion. Another state law permitting proceedings "engaging in these actions" is contrary to California's public policy and cannot be enforced by a California court.
AB 1666 "creates protection to make California a legal sanctuary for reproductive choices," said Democratic sponsor Rebecca Bauerkahan of the bill earlier this month. I mentioned at the hearing.
AB 1666 is part of a legislation from the California Abortion Council, a coalition that includes abortion advocacy groups.
"These precautions and protections are an important first step in California's preparation for the post-Roe v. Wade world, and unfortunately they are trying to target patients and healthcare providers. This is necessary given the increasing hostility and frequency of abortion bans in other states, "Robson, head of legislation for Planned Parenthood Affiliates in California, said in a statement.