L.A. City Attorney To Crack Down On Pregnancy Centers ‘Willfully Flouting’ Notification Law
City Attorney Mike Feuer sent notices to six pregnancy centers last week as the first step in enforcing the law, which requires licensed facilities primarily providing family planning or pregnancy-related care to notify customers that the state offers free or low-cost access to a variety of family planning services including abortion.
The Los Angeles Times:
This Is Why The City Attorney's Office Is Making Sure Women Know Their Reproductive Rights
The Los Angeles city attorney's office announced Monday that it is aggressively enforcing a new state law requiring pregnancy clinics to inform clients of their reproductive rights. City Atty. Mike Feuer said his office is working in coordination with the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs to ensure clinics follow the law because "women need timely, accurate and complete information" on their family planning options. (Parvini, 5/23)
The Los Angeles Daily News:
LA City Attorney Urges Pregnancy Centers To Include Abortion Option To Clients
Los Angeles City Hall officials are urging local pregnancy services businesses to comply with a new state law requiring them to tell pregnant women about the possibility of abortion. Amid concerns that pro-life centers may be trying to discourage women from aborting, Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer and Councilwoman Nury Martinez said letters have been sent to six businesses in Los Angeles to urge compliance with the law. (Smith, 5/23)
KPCC:
LA City Attorney, County To Enforce New Abortion Notice Law
The Los Angeles City Attorney's office said Monday it will enforce a new California law requiring "crisis pregnancy centers" to notify clients that the state offers access to low-cost and free abortions, even as it faces challenges in state and federal court. (Plevin, 5/23)