California Governor Gavin Newsom announced [1] Thursday that the state will allocate more than $140 million in taxpayer money to support Planned Parenthood operations, making California the fourth state to do so after federal funding was cut under actions led by President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans.
The funding will go toward keeping 109 Planned Parenthood clinics open across the state.
I could’ve swore the liberals told us we would never use public funds to pay for abortions.
And before you try to say that’s not true, Newsom already admitted it proudly. pic.twitter.com/5kVM8WNZa9 [2]
— The Older Millennial (@teameffujoe) October 26, 2025 [3]
California joins Washington, Colorado, and New Mexico in providing state-level funding to replace lost federal support.
“California is a reproductive freedom state, and this latest investment continues to show our belief in protecting access to essential health care in times of distress,” Newsom said in a statement.
“Trump’s efforts to defund Planned Parenthood put all our communities at risk as people seek basic health care from these community providers.”
According to Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, several clinics were preparing to close following the loss of federal funding.
Planned Parenthood was reportedly planning to eliminate primary care services at locations in Orange and San Bernardino counties starting in December.
Five other clinics in the Bay Area, Santa Cruz, and the Central Valley have already shut down in recent months.
“The Planned Parenthood affiliates in California are grateful to Governor Newsom and our allies in the Legislature for taking this necessary step to keep Planned Parenthood health centers open and able to provide critical services as they weather the impacts of the federal defund,” said Jodi Hicks, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California.
The federal restrictions came through legislation passed by Congress and signed by President Trump earlier this year.
The measure prohibits Planned Parenthood from receiving Medicaid reimbursements for any services, including not only abortions but also other health care such as mammograms, pap smears, birth control, and testing for sexually transmitted infections.
Supporters of the restrictions have long argued that while federal law already bans taxpayer money from directly funding abortions, the organization’s federal reimbursements for other medical services indirectly subsidize abortion procedures.
Planned Parenthood has denied the claim, saying abortions account for less than ten percent of its total services.
Dr. Janet Jacobson, medical director for Planned Parenthood clinics in Orange and San Bernardino counties, told CalMatters that the loss of federal funds is “destroying our primary care program.”
“It’s inhumane to take away people’s health care,” Jacobson said.
“Folks that have Medi-Cal should be able to see the provider of their choice for primary care.”
Planned Parenthood officials estimate that it requires about $27 million each month to operate all of its California facilities.
Hicks said the new funding from the state is necessary to maintain operations following the loss of federal money.
“President Trump and Congressional Republicans’ targeted attacks on Planned Parenthood are not only unconscionable, but a deliberate effort to undermine California’s values and promise of reproductive freedom,” Hicks said.
“Today’s funding commitment is critical to protecting vulnerable Californians’ constitutional right to access reproductive health care.”
Right to life organizations have criticized the decision, arguing that taxpayer dollars should not be used to support an organization that performs abortions.
They also contend that state funding for Planned Parenthood undermines the intent of federal law, which has barred direct federal funding for abortion services since 1977.
California’s decision comes as lawmakers in Oregon and New York consider similar measures to allocate public money to Planned Parenthood.
The organization’s leaders say such state partnerships will be necessary to sustain operations as federal funding remains restricted.
With California’s latest commitment, Planned Parenthood is expected to keep all 109 of its clinics open through 2026, ensuring continued operations in counties that were preparing for closures earlier this year.