Tesla will pay journey costs for staff searching for abortion providers

Tesla is masking travel prices for employees in search of out-of-state abortions, joining the ranks of major firms who’ve introduced a similar coverage to learn workers affected by new restrictions up to now few months.

The corporate mentioned in its 2021 “ Impression Report ” launched Friday that it expanded its Security Net program and medical health insurance offerings final 12 months to include “travel and lodging assist for individuals who may have to seek healthcare services which are unavailable in their house state.”

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

Other 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 proper to an abortion.

In the meantime, Republican lawmakers are taking goal at companies offering to assist ladies seeking abortions in states with much less restrictive laws.

Texas State Consultant Briscoe Cain, a Republican, has mentioned he would propose laws barring native governments in the state from doing enterprise with any firm that gives travel benefits for workers looking for abortions. Nationally, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio launched a bill on Wednesday that would prohibit companies from claiming tax deductions for such costs.

Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk didn't immediately reply to a request for remark, but he tweeted in September that he believes “authorities should hardly ever impose its will upon the individuals, and, when doing so, should aspire to maximise their cumulative happiness. That mentioned, I would favor to remain out of politics.”