Quote:The first of the two bills seeks to protect Californians’ access to abortion, particularly medication abortion. 

Under the bill, manufacturers and distributors of abortion medications as well as authorized health care providers and others would be protected from any civil, criminal, or professional liability when “transporting, distributing or administering” medication abortion in the state, according to a statement from the California Attorney General Rob Bonta. 

The bill would shield Californians from legal or professional consequences if the incoming Trump administration tries to ban the mailing and distribution of abortion medication like mifepristone, the statement added. 

The second would allow the Attorney General to fine local governments in California for blocking or otherwise obstructing abortion providers from opening.