Tesla will pay travel costs for staff searching for abortion services

Tesla is covering journey prices for employees looking for out-of-state abortions, becoming a member of the ranks of main firms who’ve launched an identical 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 Web program and medical health insurance choices last 12 months to incorporate “travel and lodging support for those who may need to seek healthcare providers which can be unavailable in their dwelling state.”

The automotive maker officially moved its corporate headquarters last year from Silicon Valley to Texas, which passed a law 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 will abolish a nationwide proper to an abortion.

Meanwhile, Republican lawmakers are taking goal at companies providing to assist women in search of abortions in states with much less restrictive legal guidelines.

Texas State Representative Briscoe Cain, a Republican, has mentioned he would suggest legislation barring local governments in the state from doing enterprise with any firm that gives journey benefits for employees in search of abortions. Nationally, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio introduced a bill on Wednesday that will prohibit companies from claiming tax deductions for such prices.

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