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It's probably worth keeping in mind that the situation is not static. Even assuming that crossing state lines for an abortion is legal in these states today, it seems clear from recent statements from legislators that such a situation will be challenged.

Citi Bank recently announced it would provide travel resources to employees affected by changes in legislation

"In response to changes in reproductive health care laws in certain states in the U.S., beginning in 2022 we provide travel benefits to facilitate access to adequate resources."

The initial response to this appears to be an attempt to cancel Citi Bank, this is unlikely to be the end of response by legislators.

Republican Party of Texas chairman Matt Rinaldi called the policy "appalling" and said the group is urging Republicans to snub Citi's services.

And

Dozens of U.S. House of Representatives Republicans on Tuesday demanded that the chamber drop Citigroup Inc...

A similar policy at Tesla produced threats of legislation, and this paywalled article suggests similar for other tech giants.

Texas State Representative Briscoe Cain, a Republican, has said he would propose legislation barring local governments in the state from doing business with any company that provides travel benefits for employees seeking abortions. Nationally, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio introduced a bill on Wednesday that would prohibit companies from claiming tax deductions for such costs.

ABC reported in March 2022 on a Missouri law aimed at making it legal to sue anyone who aids a Missouri resident in obtaining an abortion.

A proposal that could be debated in the Legislature as soon as next week seeks to make it illegal to "aid or abet” abortions outlawed in Missouri, even if they are performed in other states.

It's probably worth keeping in mind that the situation is not static. Even assuming that crossing state lines for an abortion is legal in these states today, it seems clear from recent statements from legislators that such a situation will be challenged.

Citi Bank recently announced it would provide travel resources to employees affected by changes in legislation

"In response to changes in reproductive health care laws in certain states in the U.S., beginning in 2022 we provide travel benefits to facilitate access to adequate resources."

The initial response to this appears to be an attempt to cancel Citi Bank, this is unlikely to be the end of response by legislators.

Republican Party of Texas chairman Matt Rinaldi called the policy "appalling" and said the group is urging Republicans to snub Citi's services.

And

Dozens of U.S. House of Representatives Republicans on Tuesday demanded that the chamber drop Citigroup Inc...

A similar policy at Tesla produced threats of legislation, and this paywalled article suggests similar for other tech giants.

Texas State Representative Briscoe Cain, a Republican, has said he would propose legislation barring local governments in the state from doing business with any company that provides travel benefits for employees seeking abortions. Nationally, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio introduced a bill on Wednesday that would prohibit companies from claiming tax deductions for such costs.

It's probably worth keeping in mind that the situation is not static. Even assuming that crossing state lines for an abortion is legal in these states today, it seems clear from recent statements from legislators that such a situation will be challenged.

Citi Bank recently announced it would provide travel resources to employees affected by changes in legislation

"In response to changes in reproductive health care laws in certain states in the U.S., beginning in 2022 we provide travel benefits to facilitate access to adequate resources."

The initial response to this appears to be an attempt to cancel Citi Bank, this is unlikely to be the end of response by legislators.

Republican Party of Texas chairman Matt Rinaldi called the policy "appalling" and said the group is urging Republicans to snub Citi's services.

And

Dozens of U.S. House of Representatives Republicans on Tuesday demanded that the chamber drop Citigroup Inc...

A similar policy at Tesla produced threats of legislation, and this paywalled article suggests similar for other tech giants.

Texas State Representative Briscoe Cain, a Republican, has said he would propose legislation barring local governments in the state from doing business with any company that provides travel benefits for employees seeking abortions. Nationally, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio introduced a bill on Wednesday that would prohibit companies from claiming tax deductions for such costs.

ABC reported in March 2022 on a Missouri law aimed at making it legal to sue anyone who aids a Missouri resident in obtaining an abortion.

A proposal that could be debated in the Legislature as soon as next week seeks to make it illegal to "aid or abet” abortions outlawed in Missouri, even if they are performed in other states.

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Jontia
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It's probably worth keeping in mind that the situation is not static. Even assuming that crossing state lines for an abortion is legal in these states today, it seems clear from recent statements from legislators that such a situation will be challenged.

Citi Bank recently announced it would provide travel resources to employees affected by changes in legislation

"In response to changes in reproductive health care laws in certain states in the U.S., beginning in 2022 we provide travel benefits to facilitate access to adequate resources."

The initial response to this appears to be an attempt to cancel Citi Bank, this is unlikely to be the end of response by legislators.

Republican Party of Texas chairman Matt Rinaldi called the policy "appalling" and said the group is urging Republicans to snub Citi's services.

And

Dozens of U.S. House of Representatives Republicans on Tuesday demanded that the chamber drop Citigroup Inc...

A similar policy at Tesla produced threats of legislation, and this paywalled article suggests similar for other tech giants.

Texas State Representative Briscoe Cain, a Republican, has said he would propose legislation barring local governments in the state from doing business with any company that provides travel benefits for employees seeking abortions. Nationally, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio introduced a bill on Wednesday that would prohibit companies from claiming tax deductions for such costs.