California Lawmakers on Thursday, passed a Bill that aims to Protect Abortion Providers and Patients, seeking Abortion Care, in the State from Civil Action started in another State.
Assembly Bill 1666 next heads to the desk of Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), who is supportive of Abortion Rights. It would take effect immediately with his signature.
The Measure would make it so that "another state's law authorizing a civil action against a person or entity that receives or seeks, performs or induces, or aids or abets the performance of an abortion, or who attempts or intends to engage in those actions" is contrary to California Public Policy, and is Unenforceable by California Courts.
AB 1666 "creates the protections to make California a legal sanctuary for reproductive choice," the Bill's Sponsor Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D-16th District) said in a Hearing earlier this month.
The Bill comes in response to Laws in States including: Oklahoma and Texas, which allow Private Citizens to bring Civil Suits against anyone who assists a Pregnant Person seeking an Abortion in Violation of the State's Law.
Many GOP-led States have enacted Restrictive Abortion Laws as the Supreme Court's Conservative Majority is expected this month, to Overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 Landmark decision that established a Nationwide Right to Abortion.
A leaked Draft Majority Opinion would Strike Down Roe v. Wade. A Final Opinion in that Case will come before the End of June.
Meanwhile, Democratic-led States, such as Connecticut, Colorado, New York, and Washington State, have recently passed Laws to Protect Abortion Rights.
AB 1666 is part of a slate of Legislative Proposals from the California Future of Abortion Council, a Coalition that includes Abortion Rights Advocacy groups.
"These precautions and protections are a key first step as California prepares for a post-Roe world, and unfortunately necessary given the increased hostility and frequency of abortion bans in other states seeking to target patients and providers," Molly Robson, the Legislative Director for Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, said in a statement.
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