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California Lawmakers Pass Abortion Pill Law That Allows Patients, Doctors to Remain Anonymous

If signed by the governor, the legislation would shield doctors and patients from federal penalties, and allow them to mail the pills out of state.
California Lawmakers Pass Abortion Pill Law That Allows Patients, Doctors to Remain Anonymous
Bottles of abortion pills mifepristone (L) and misoprostol (R) at a clinic in Des Moines, Iowa, on Sept. 22, 2010. Charlie Neibergall/AP Photo
Jill McLaughlin
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A California bill that authorizes doctors to prescribe the mifepristone abortion drug through virtual appointments and mail the pills out of state passed the Legislature on Sept. 10 and is now on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk for final approval.

Assembly Bill 260 protects healthcare providers, pharmacists, clinics, and hospitals from penalties for prescribing or dispensing mifepristone and allows a pharmacist to dispense abortion drugs without the name of the patient, prescriber, or the name and address of the pharmacy on the label.
Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.