Tesla will pay journey prices for employees in search of abortion services

Tesla is covering journey prices for employees searching for out-of-state abortions, joining the ranks of major firms who’ve launched an analogous coverage to benefit workers affected by new restrictions up to now few months.

The company stated in its 2021 “ Impact Report ” released Friday that it expanded its Safety Net program and health insurance offerings final year to include “journey and lodging assist for many who might have to seek healthcare providers which might be unavailable in their dwelling state.”

The automotive maker officially moved its corporate headquarters final yr from Silicon Valley to Texas, which handed a law banning abortions at roughly six weeks of pregnancy.

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 may abolish a nationwide right to an abortion.

Meanwhile, Republican lawmakers are taking intention at firms providing to help ladies seeking abortions in states with less restrictive legal guidelines.

Texas State Consultant Briscoe Cain, a Republican, has stated he would suggest legislation barring native governments within the state from doing enterprise with any company that provides travel benefits for workers seeking abortions. Nationally, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio introduced a invoice on Wednesday that might prohibit firms from claiming tax deductions for such prices.

Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk didn't instantly reply to a request for comment, but he tweeted in September that he believes “government ought to not often impose its will upon the individuals, and, when doing so, should aspire to maximise their cumulative happiness. That stated, I would favor to stay out of politics.”