Tesla will pay travel costs for workers seeking abortion companies

Tesla is overlaying travel costs for workers in search of out-of-state abortions, joining the ranks of main firms who’ve launched a similar policy to learn workers affected by new restrictions in the past few months.

The corporate said in its 2021 “ Impact Report ” launched Friday that it expanded its Safety Net program and health insurance offerings final yr to incorporate “travel and lodging assist for many who may have to hunt healthcare services which might be unavailable of their residence state.”

The automotive maker formally moved its corporate headquarters last year from Silicon Valley to Texas, which passed a regulation banning abortions at roughly six weeks of being pregnant.

Different states have since introduced 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 right to an abortion.

Meanwhile, Republican lawmakers are taking purpose at companies offering to assist girls seeking abortions in states with much less restrictive laws.

Texas State Representative Briscoe Cain, a Republican, has mentioned he would propose legislation barring native governments in the state from doing business with any firm that provides travel benefits for employees searching for abortions. Nationally, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio launched a bill on Wednesday that would prohibit firms from claiming tax deductions for such costs.

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