Some states are restricting abortion. Others are spending millions to fund it

As some states restrict abortion, others are allocating millions for reproductive health services, including abortion.

Funding boost: At least 15 municipal and six state governments allocated nearly $208 million for contraception, abortion, and support services in the year since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
* This is significantly higher than the approximately $55 million spent on similar services in the three years prior to the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision last June.

Allocation specifics: Money has been set aside for various purposes, such as abortion funds, support networks, and financial assistance for procedures and related costs.
* California allocated $20 million to help out-of-state patients travel for abortions, while Chicago’s public health department designated $500,000 to be split between Planned Parenthood of Illinois and the Chicago Abortion Fund.

Expanding capacity: Some states have funded efforts to increase their capacity to provide abortions for people traveling from states with bans.
* New Mexico’s Governor pledged $10 million to help build a new reproductive health clinic, and New Jersey provided $6 million in state loans to expand women’s health clinics.

Shield laws: Since the Dobbs decision, at least 11 states have passed “shield laws” designed to protect patients who travel across state lines for abortions and those who assist them from potential lawsuits or prosecution.

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