Tesla will pay journey prices for workers seeking abortion companies

Tesla is protecting journey prices for workers seeking out-of-state abortions, becoming a member of the ranks of main corporations who’ve introduced an identical coverage to benefit workers affected by new restrictions in the past few months.

The corporate stated in its 2021 “ Impact Report ” released Friday that it expanded its Security Net program and health insurance offerings last yr to incorporate “journey and lodging support for individuals who may have to seek healthcare providers which can be unavailable of their house state.”

The automotive maker formally moved its company headquarters last year from Silicon Valley to Texas, which passed a legislation banning abortions at roughly six weeks of pregnancy.

Other states have since introduced new restrictions, and a political firestorm was set off this week with the leaked draft of a Supreme Court docket opinion that would abolish a nationwide proper to an abortion.

Meanwhile, Republican lawmakers are taking goal at corporations offering to assist women looking for abortions in states with much less restrictive legal guidelines.

Texas State Consultant Briscoe Cain, a Republican, has stated he would propose legislation barring native governments in the state from doing business with any company that provides journey advantages for workers in search of abortions. Nationally, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio launched a bill on Wednesday that would prohibit companies from claiming tax deductions for such prices.

Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk didn't immediately respond to a request for comment, however he tweeted in September that he believes “authorities should rarely impose its will upon the people, and, when doing so, ought to aspire to maximise their cumulative happiness. That mentioned, I would prefer to stay out of politics.”