Tesla will pay travel costs for staff searching for abortion providers

Tesla is covering travel prices for employees looking for out-of-state abortions, joining the ranks of main firms who’ve launched an analogous policy to learn employees affected by new restrictions up to now few months.

The corporate stated in its 2021 “ Influence Report ” launched Friday that it expanded its Security Web program and health insurance offerings last 12 months to incorporate “travel and lodging support for many who may have to seek healthcare companies which might be unavailable of their dwelling state.”

The automobile maker formally moved its corporate headquarters last yr from Silicon Valley to Texas, which handed a law banning abortions at roughly six weeks of being pregnant.

Different states have since launched new restrictions, and a political firestorm was set off this week with the leaked draft of a Supreme Courtroom opinion that might abolish a nationwide right to an abortion.

Meanwhile, Republican lawmakers are taking intention at firms offering to help girls in search of abortions in states with much less restrictive laws.

Texas State Representative Briscoe Cain, a Republican, has mentioned he would suggest legislation barring native governments in the state from doing business with any company that provides travel advantages for workers seeking abortions. Nationally, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio introduced a bill on Wednesday that would prohibit firms from claiming tax deductions for such costs.

Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk didn't immediately respond to a request for comment, however he tweeted in September that he believes “government ought to not often impose its will upon the folks, and, when doing so, should aspire to maximize their cumulative happiness. That stated, I would prefer to remain out of politics.”