The reimbursements would be for travel expenses to obtain medication, procedures or operations that can include the employee's 'right to plan a family, terminate a pregnancy, obtain contraceptives, and gain access to reproductive health services.'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill in April that bans legally permitted abortions after 15 weeks. The tighter window in Florida will make North Carolina the only state in the South that permits abortions after 15 weeks.
State Rep. Tracie Davis, D-Jacksonville, who is running against Gaffney in the Democratic primary in August, has been an outspoken backer of abortion rights and joined a May 14 rally in front of the Duval County Courthouse. She said Gaffney is a latecomer to showing support. "I have been fighting my entire career to protect women's reproductive rights," she said. “I’m glad the councilman has finally realized what’s at stake after years of being silent on the issue and actively helping elect Republicans who support these unconstitutional abortion bans."
Some companies have announced they will cover travel expenses for U.S. employees seeking abortions. Starbucks this week said it will offer that benefit to employees who do not have access within 100 miles of their homes.
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