Senate Leader Atkins Applauds Senator Gonzalez on Signing of SB 245

March 22, 2022

SACRAMENTO – Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) released the following statement today regarding Governor Gavin Newsom signing into law SB 245, the Abortion Accessibility Act:

“As someone who grew up without health coverage, I know how devastating unexpected medical bills can be. Even if you have insurance, copays and deductibles can be a massive setback for families struggling to get by each month. No one should have to make important medical decisions based on a bottom line, especially not time-sensitive, life-altering decisions like having an abortion. By eliminating cost-sharing on all abortion services, the Abortion Accessibility Act will help ensure Californians have the freedom to choose what is right for them and their families, regardless of how much money they have. I commend Senator Lena Gonzalez for this legislation, and her tireless dedication to making abortion care in California more accessible and affordable for everyone.”

 

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Toni G. Atkins is President pro Tempore of the California Senate. Having previously served as Speaker of the California Assembly, she began her tenure in the Senate in 2016. As Senator for District 39, she represents the cities of San Diego, Coronado, Del Mar and Solana Beach. Website of President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins: www.senate.ca.gov/Atkins