Tesla can pay journey prices for workers searching for abortion providers

Tesla is covering journey costs for employees in search of out-of-state abortions, becoming a member of the ranks of major corporations who’ve launched an analogous coverage to profit employees affected by new restrictions previously few months.

The company said in its 2021 “ Affect Report ” released Friday that it expanded its Safety Net program and medical insurance offerings final yr to include “journey and lodging support for many who might have to seek healthcare companies that are unavailable of their residence state.”

The car maker officially moved its corporate headquarters last yr from Silicon Valley to Texas, which handed 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 right to an abortion.

Meanwhile, Republican lawmakers are taking aim at firms offering to help girls in search of abortions in states with less restrictive laws.

Texas State Representative Briscoe Cain, a Republican, has mentioned he would suggest legislation barring local governments within the state from doing business with any company that gives journey benefits for workers looking for abortions. Nationally, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio introduced a bill on Wednesday that will prohibit companies from claiming tax deductions for such costs.

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