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Rules Committee hears presentation on Reproductive Freedom Act; moves to file measure for November ballot

San Francisco Board of Supervisors Rules Committee · July 11, 2024
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Summary

Mayor’s office and public health officials presented a proposed ordinance to declare San Francisco policy to safeguard reproductive freedom, create a funding mechanism, require public information and protective directives for city staff; the committee voted to file the matter for the November ballot after supportive public comment.

SAN FRANCISCO — The Rules Committee on July 11 heard a presentation on a mayoral ordinance to enshrine an official city policy protecting comprehensive reproductive freedom and to place that policy before voters in November.

Eileen Mariano, manager of state and federal affairs for the Mayor’s Office, framed the proposed San Francisco Reproductive Freedom Act as a response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision and said the city is focusing on safety for clinics, access to care and regional collaboration. "This is…

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