California Approves $90 Million for Planned Parenthood

Governor Newsom signs bill to offset federal funding cuts targeting abortion providers

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill providing $90 million in state funding to Planned Parenthood, a move intended to help offset recent federal cuts targeting abortion providers. The funding is seen as a way for California to stand up against the federal government's attacks on women's healthcare.

Why it matters

The Republican-backed federal cuts to Planned Parenthood have had a significant impact in California, where over 80% of the nearly 1.3 million annual patient visits to Planned Parenthood were previously reimbursed by Medi-Cal, the state's Medicaid program. This state funding is a direct response to protect access to women's healthcare services in California.

The details

The $90 million in funding, approved through Senate Bill 106, will help Planned Parenthood offset the losses from the federal cuts that were "designed to attack and assault Planned Parenthood," according to Governor Newsom. The bill's author, Senator John Laird, said the measure shows that California "won't back down" against federal attacks on women's healthcare.

  • On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, Governor Newsom signed the $90 million funding bill.

The players

Gavin Newsom

The Governor of California who signed the $90 million funding bill for Planned Parenthood.

John Laird

The California state senator who authored the legislation providing the $90 million in funding for Planned Parenthood.

Jodi Hicks

The chief executive officer of Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, who thanked legislators for their support and said the organization could not survive without state funding.

Jennifer Siebel Newsom

The First Partner of California who expressed frustration with reporters for asking off-topic questions and said the media should be more concerned about women's issues.

Megan Dahle

A Republican California state senator who questioned why the funding is going to Planned Parenthood when many hospitals in the state need more financial support.

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What they’re saying

“These cuts were designed to attack and assault Planned Parenthood. They were not abortion cuts; they were attacks on wellness and screenings and they were attacks on women's healthcare.”

— Gavin Newsom, Governor of California (latimes.com)

“This is us standing up to the immediate cut that was in that bill. This is how we are fighting back.”

— John Laird, California State Senator (latimes.com)

“Planned Parenthood would always fight against federal attacks but 'needed an army' this time to stand beside them.”

— Jodi Hicks, CEO of Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California (latimes.com)

“All of these questions have really been about other issues. This happens over and over and over again — (and we) wonder why we have such a horrific war on women in this country.”

— Jennifer Siebel Newsom, First Partner of California (latimes.com)

“For rural Californians, this conversation is about access to care. Hospitals are cutting services or facing closure, forcing families to drive hours for life-saving treatment. State lawmakers should prioritize stability for these communities.”

— Megan Dahle, California State Senator (latimes.com)

What’s next

The coalition of states, including California, that filed a lawsuit last year against the Trump administration over the cuts to Planned Parenthood will continue the ongoing legal battle.

The takeaway

This state funding for Planned Parenthood demonstrates California's commitment to protecting access to women's healthcare services in the face of federal attacks. It highlights the growing divide between states' rights and federal policies when it comes to issues like reproductive rights.