Tesla can pay journey costs for workers seeking abortion services

Tesla is protecting travel costs for workers seeking out-of-state abortions, joining the ranks of major firms who’ve launched the same coverage to profit employees affected by new restrictions in the past few months.

The corporate stated in its 2021 “ Impression Report ” released Friday that it expanded its Security Internet program and medical health insurance choices final 12 months to incorporate “travel and lodging help for many who might have to hunt healthcare services which are unavailable of their home state.”

The automobile maker formally moved its company headquarters final 12 months from Silicon Valley to Texas, which passed a legislation banning abortions at roughly six weeks of pregnancy.

Different 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 may abolish a nationwide proper to an abortion.

In the meantime, Republican lawmakers are taking goal at firms offering to assist ladies seeking abortions in states with less restrictive laws.

Texas State Representative Briscoe Cain, a Republican, has said he would propose laws barring local 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 bill on Wednesday that would prohibit companies from claiming tax deductions for such costs.

Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk didn't instantly respond to a request for remark, but he tweeted in September that he believes “authorities ought to not often impose its will upon the individuals, and, when doing so, ought to aspire to maximize their cumulative happiness. That mentioned, I would favor to remain out of politics.”