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

Tesla is covering journey prices for workers in search of out-of-state abortions, joining the ranks of main companies who’ve launched the same coverage to benefit employees affected by new restrictions up to now few months.

The corporate said in its 2021 “ Impression Report ” released Friday that it expanded its Safety Web program and medical health insurance offerings last year to incorporate “journey and lodging assist for many who may need to seek healthcare providers that are unavailable of their house state.”

The automotive maker formally moved its corporate headquarters final yr 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 Courtroom opinion that may abolish a nationwide right to an abortion.

Meanwhile, Republican lawmakers are taking goal at companies providing to help women seeking abortions in states with less restrictive legal guidelines.

Texas State Consultant Briscoe Cain, a Republican, has mentioned he would propose laws barring native governments within 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 might prohibit firms from claiming tax deductions for such prices.

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