Tesla can pay travel prices for workers in search of abortion services

Tesla is overlaying travel prices for workers searching for out-of-state abortions, joining the ranks of main firms who’ve introduced an analogous policy to learn staff affected by new restrictions previously few months.

The company said in its 2021 “ Affect Report ” launched Friday that it expanded its Safety Net program and health insurance offerings final year to incorporate “travel and lodging support for those who might have to seek healthcare companies which might be unavailable in their residence state.”

The automotive maker formally moved its company headquarters last year from Silicon Valley to Texas, which passed a law 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 opinion that would abolish a nationwide proper to an abortion.

Meanwhile, Republican lawmakers are taking aim at firms offering to help women searching for abortions in states with less restrictive laws.

Texas State Consultant Briscoe Cain, a Republican, has stated he would suggest laws barring native governments in the state from doing business with any company that gives journey advantages for workers seeking abortions. Nationally, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio introduced a invoice on Wednesday that will prohibit firms from claiming tax deductions for such costs.

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