Newsome Signs Abortion Protections
THE GOVERNOR SIGNED TWO MEASURES INTO LAW WEDNESDAY....MEANT TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY OF ABORTION PROVIDERS AND THEIR PATIENTS. ONE LAW MAKES IT A CRIME TO FILM PEOPLE WITHIN A HUNDRED FEET OF AN ABORTION CLINIC FOR THE PURPOSE OF INTIMIDATION. THE OTHER LAW MAKES IT EASIER FOR PEOPLE ON THEIR PARENTS' INSURANCE PLANS TO KEEP SENSITIVE MEDICAL INFORMATION SECRET. DURING THE SIGNING CEREMONY, THE GOVERNOR SAID IT'S CRUCIAL FOR STATES LIKE CALIFORNIA TO DO THE OPPOSITE OF WHAT STATES LIKE TEXAS ARE DOING WITH TIGHTENING ABORTION RESTRICTIONS.