Newsom Vetoes Bill Requiring Schools to Give Condoms to High Schoolers

In his veto message, the governor said the bill would be too expensive for the state, which is already carrying a deficit of $30 billion.

Students walk to their classrooms at a public school in Los Angeles on Sept. 10, 2021. Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed Oct. 8 a bill that would have required schools to provide free condoms to public middle and high school students.

In his veto message, he said the bill would be too expensive for the state, which is already carrying a deficit of $30 billion.