California is bolstering access to reproductive healthcare with , Governor Gavin Newsom signing legislation (SB 106) that allocates $90 million in emergency funding to Planned Parenthood and other reproductive health clinics across the state. This action comes in direct response to funding cuts imposed by the Trump administration, effectively safeguarding essential services for millions of Californians.
The funding is critical, as the Trump administration’s policies have created significant instability for reproductive healthcare providers. The state’s investment ensures that over 100 Planned Parenthood health centers, which collectively handle more than one million patient visits annually, can remain open and continue providing vital care. These centers serve as a crucial access point for basic healthcare needs, particularly for individuals who may otherwise lack affordable options.
This latest commitment builds upon previous state support for Planned Parenthood. Since last fall, California has already provided $145 million to these organizations, demonstrating a sustained dedication to protecting reproductive freedom. The current situation highlights the increasing reliance on state-level funding to fill the gaps left by federal policy changes.
The legislation has garnered strong support from California’s political leaders. Senate President pro Tempore Monique Limón emphasized the importance of maintaining affordable healthcare access for all Californians. Today is a win for all Californians who will continue to receive affordable health care services,”
she stated. By keeping Planned Parenthood’s doors open, we are ensuring that communities throughout the state are not losing crucial resources. The California Legislature stands strong in the face of threats by the federal administration and will continue to fight for what is right.”
Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas echoed this sentiment, framing the state’s investment as a direct counter to federal policies. Right now, the contrast is clear: Trump is dismantling health care and driving up costs, and Democrats in California are accelerating millions of dollars for women’s health and maternal care, because families come first in our state,”
he said. I’m proud to stand with Pro Tem Monique Limón and Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, two women leaders indispensable to this fight. Together, we’re committed to protecting the affordable reproductive care California women already rely on — the best in the nation.”
Jodi Hicks, CEO and President of Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, expressed gratitude for the state’s decisive action. California is hit hardest by the Trump Administration and Congressional Republicans’ federal ‘defund’ of Planned Parenthood health centers,”
Hicks explained. Yet, our Governor and Legislature were undeterred by their attacks and took the most bold and significant action in the nation to protect access to reproductive health care in California by appropriating critical funding for targeted providers, including the over 100 Planned Parenthood health centers in California. The Planned Parenthood affiliates in California are grateful to our state leaders for continuing to protect Californians’ constitutional right to reproductive freedom by ensuring patients from Eureka to El Centro can continue to access the essential care they need and deserve, no matter what.”
The impact of these funding cuts extends beyond access to contraception. Planned Parenthood health centers provide a wide range of essential services, including cancer screenings, sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing and treatment, and basic primary care. The loss of federal funding threatened to disrupt these services, particularly for vulnerable populations who rely on Planned Parenthood as their primary healthcare provider.
Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, Chair of the Legislative Women’s Caucus, underscored the importance of the state stepping in to fill the void left by the federal government. This early budget action matters. It matters because our reproductive healthcare providers here in California—and their patients—need to know we’re standing up for them at a time when they’re being directly attacked by the Trump administration and congressional Republicans,”
she stated. Planned Parenthood helps make access to health care real for millions of people across the state. The passage of SB 106 reflects who we are as Californians, and it shows our commitment to our families and communities in accessing that basic healthcare. And it says, when the federal government turns its back on Americans—California steps in.”
The $90 million in emergency funding is a one-time allocation, intended to provide immediate relief while the state explores long-term solutions to ensure continued access to reproductive healthcare. The situation underscores the ongoing political and financial challenges facing reproductive health providers in the United States, and the critical role that state governments are playing in protecting access to care.
