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California bill would protect doctors who mail abortion medication to patients

By Katia Riddle

Published July 7, 2025 at 5:02 AM EDT

California is on the verge of passing a new law that would allow providers there to anonymously mail abortion medication to patients, both in the state and to locations outside it. Advocates are hopeful it will allow for more providers to feel safe engaging in telemedicine in order to provide abortion care.

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