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In plain English

The ordinance extends the no-shouting and no-amplified sound zone around reproductive health care facilities from 50 feet to 100 feet, and increases the harassment-free zone from 25 feet to 100 feet. It also mandates annual training for police on enforcing laws protecting access to these facilities and requires biannual meetings with facility representatives to address safety and operational concerns.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to extend the zone in which shouting and using amplified sound is prohibited outside a reproductive health care facility from 50 feet from the property line to 100 feet from the facility entrance or driveway, extend the zone in which following or harassing a person is prohibited from 25 feet from the facility entrance to 100 feet from the facility entrance, and specify that approaching within eight feet of a person inside the 100-foot perimeter of the facility entrance while impersonating a facility worker with the effect of intimidating the person is unlawful harassment; and amending the Administrative Code to direct that Police Department officers be trained annually on enforcement of local and state laws protecting access to reproductive health care facilities, and that the Police Department meet with representatives of a reproductive health care facility every two years, on request, to develop a plan to prevent and respond to incidents that interfere with access to the facility, the facility’s operations, and/or the lawful exercise of First Amendment rights by the public.

Introduced: Oct 22, 2024
Final action: Dec 11, 2024
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How it got here

The legislation originated from a need to enhance protections for access to reproductive health care facilities in San Francisco due to increased harassment and intimidation following the Dobbs decision.

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Legislation IntroducedOctober 22, 2024
Supervisor Catherine Stefani

Supervisor Stefani introduced the ordinance to amend the Police Code and Administrative Code to enhance protections for reproductive health care facilities.

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Referred to DepartmentOctober 28, 2024
Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee

The proposed legislation was referred to the relevant departments for review and input.

Action history
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Committee RecommendationNovember 14, 2024
Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee

The committee recommended the ordinance for approval after reviewing its provisions aimed at protecting access to reproductive health care facilities.

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Passed on First ReadingNovember 19, 2024
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on its first reading, moving it closer to final approval.

Action history
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Finally PassedDecember 3, 2024
Board of Supervisors

The ordinance was finally passed by the Board of Supervisors, solidifying the new protections.

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ApprovedDecember 11, 2024
Mayor

The Mayor approved the ordinance, officially enacting the new regulations to protect access to reproductive health care facilities.

Action history

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How they voted

PASSED ON FIRST READING
Board of Supervisors Β· Nov 19, 2024Pass
5-0
RECOMMENDED AS COMMITTEE REPORT
Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee Β· Nov 14, 2024Pass
1-0

Legislative journey

PresidentOct 22, 2024
β†’ASSIGNED
Clerk of the BoardOct 28, 2024
β†’REFERRED TO DEPARTMENT
Public Safety and Neighborhood Services CommitteeNov 14, 2024
βœ“RECOMMENDED AS COMMITTEE REPORTPass
Board of SupervisorsNov 19, 2024 – Dec 3, 2024
βœ“PASSED ON FIRST READINGPass
βœ“FINALLY PASSEDPass
MayorDec 11, 2024
βœ“APPROVED