California Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, revealed on Thursday that the state will allocate $140 million to support Planned Parenthood clinics. This move aims to offset the loss of federal funds, which have diminished due to recent policy changes.
The Hyde Amendment prohibits the use of federal money for abortion services. However, Planned Parenthood traditionally received federal funds for non-abortion-related services, a practice critics argued was indirect funding for abortions.
Earlier this year, President Donald Trump enacted the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, effectively cutting off all federal funding to Planned Parenthood. Efforts by the organization to restore these funds through legal challenges have so far been unsuccessful.
In response, California, under the leadership of Governor Newsom, known for his strong pro-abortion stance, is stepping up to financially support these clinics.
In his statement on Thursday, Newsom emphasized: “California stands as a state of reproductive freedom. This latest financial commitment underlines our dedication to safeguarding essential health care access during challenging times. Trump’s initiative to defund Planned Parenthood jeopardizes our communities as individuals rely on these providers for fundamental health services.”
His office further commented:
As President Trump continues to attack California, including defunding Planned Parenthood health centers nationwide in his Big Beautiful Betrayal (HR-1), Governor Gavin Newsom today announced investments of over $140 million in state funding to support these critical health care centers and access points to life-saving care and treatment for millions of Californians.
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California’s Planned Parenthood affiliates operate more than 100 health centers across the Golden State, providing more than a million patient visits a year to Californians in search of basic health care needs.
In 2026, Governor Newsom and legislative leaders intend to identify additional resources so Planned Parenthood health centers can continue to provide critical services to Californians. California is committed to standing with Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California through ongoing political attacks by President Trump’s Administration and Republicans in Congress.
California has suffered budget deficits for the past two years, after squandering record budget surpluses. The most recent budget deficit was $12 billion, leading state legislators to cut spending on several programs.
But Newsom found $140 million for Planned Parenthood — as well as $251 million for the special election he is holding that he hopes will ratify a gerrymandered congressional map Democrats drew behind closed doors.
