California Provides $90 Million to Planned Parenthood After Federal Funding Cut

Governor Newsom signs legislation to ensure clinics can keep their doors open and continue providing essential reproductive health services.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation providing $90 million in emergency funding for Planned Parenthood and other clinics offering reproductive health services in California. This comes after the Trump administration's "Big Ugly Bill" prohibited federal funding for Planned Parenthood, which would have forced many clinics to close. The state funding aims to ensure Californians can continue accessing essential health services.

Why it matters

This emergency funding from California is a direct response to the Trump administration's efforts to defund Planned Parenthood, which provides critical reproductive health care to millions nationwide. Without federal support, California is stepping up to ensure its residents can continue accessing affordable and essential health services, especially for low-income communities.

The details

The $90 million in one-time emergency funds will go to Planned Parenthood and other reproductive health clinics across California. This is in addition to the $145 million the state has already provided to support these services since last fall. The funding is meant to keep clinics operational and able to serve the over 1 million patient visits they provide each year to Californians seeking basic health care.

  • Governor Newsom signed the legislation on February 12, 2026.
  • The Trump administration's "Big Ugly Bill" prohibited federal funding for Planned Parenthood, leading to this state-level response.

The players

Governor Gavin Newsom

The governor of California who signed the legislation providing $90 million in emergency funding for Planned Parenthood and other reproductive health clinics.

Senator John Laird

The California state senator who introduced the legislation that provided the $90 million in funding.

Planned Parenthood

A non-profit organization that provides reproductive health services, including abortion, to millions of people nationwide. The emergency funding is meant to support their clinics in California.

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What they’re saying

“California is taking steps to ensure people don't lose access to the range of services provided by Planned Parenthood. As the Trump administration's Big Ugly Bill punishes women and community health providers, California continues to stand in support of women's access to essential health services and reproductive freedom.”

— Governor Gavin Newsom

“Today is a win for all Californians who will continue to receive affordable health care services. By keeping Planned Parenthood's doors open, we are ensuring that communities throughout the state are not losing crucial resources. The California Legislature stands strong in the face of threats by the federal administration and will continue to fight for what is right.”

— Senate President pro Tempore Monique Limón, (D-Santa Barbara)

What’s next

The state funding is meant to be a stopgap measure as California works to find long-term solutions to ensure reproductive health services remain accessible for all residents, especially as the federal government continues its efforts to restrict access to abortion and other care.

The takeaway

This emergency funding from California demonstrates the state's commitment to protecting reproductive rights and ensuring access to essential health services, even in the face of federal efforts to undermine them. It highlights the growing divide between progressive states like California and the Trump administration's conservative agenda.