This resolution recognizes abortion as a form of healthcare and opposes Texas Senate Bill 8, while urging support for women's reproductive rights at the federal level. It also declares San Francisco as a Champion of Reproductive Freedom and Justice.
Resolution recognizing Abortion as Healthcare, objecting to Texas Senate Bill 8 and urging approaches that uplift autonomy for women and other birthing people; urging the Biden Administration and Congress to pass legislation protecting Reproductive Rights; and declaring the City and County of San Francisco a Champion of Reproductive Freedom and Justice.
How it got here
The legislation originated in response to the enactment of Texas Senate Bill 8, which severely restricted abortion access, prompting the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to adopt a resolution recognizing abortion as healthcare.
Texas Senate Bill 8 became law, banning abortions after six weeks of pregnancy and allowing private citizens to sue anyone who performs or aids in an abortion.
The Supreme Court declined to block Texas Senate Bill 8 from going into effect, allowing the law to remain in force.
The Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 428-21, recognizing abortion as healthcare and condemning Texas Senate Bill 8.
The Mayor returned the resolution unsigned, which allowed it to become effective without her approval due to the time limit set by the charter.
The Clerk of the Board transmitted copies of the resolution to the President and Vice President of the United States and other federal leaders.
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