Tesla can pay journey prices for staff in search of abortion providers

Tesla is protecting journey costs for employees seeking out-of-state abortions, becoming a member of the ranks of main firms who’ve launched the same policy to profit workers affected by new restrictions in the past few months.

The corporate said in its 2021 “ Influence Report ” released Friday that it expanded its Safety Net program and medical health insurance offerings final 12 months to incorporate “journey and lodging assist for those who may need to seek healthcare providers which can be unavailable of their home state.”

The automobile maker formally moved its company headquarters last 12 months from Silicon Valley to Texas, which passed a law 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 might abolish a nationwide proper to an abortion.

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

Texas State Representative Briscoe Cain, a Republican, has mentioned he would propose legislation barring native governments within the state from doing business with any company that gives journey benefits for employees in search of abortions. Nationally, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio launched a bill on Wednesday that would prohibit firms from claiming tax deductions for such prices.

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