DATE:
December 5, 2023
25
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
ADVANCING REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS EDUCATION AND PURSUING LITIGATION TO SHUT DOWN FAKE AND FRAUDULENT CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTERS (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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On November 7, 2023 (30), the Board of Supervisors considered this item. The motion to adopt the recommendations failed due to a tie vote, and the Board did not continue the item. Pursuant to Rule 2(g) of the Board of Supervisors Rules of Procedure, the item was placed on the agenda for the next regular meeting.
In September 2023, legal action was initiated by California State Attorney General Rob Bonta against two California "Crisis Pregnancy Centers." These centers, notorious for their unethical practices, were accused of using deceptive methods to dissuade women from pursuing abortion. The blatant misinformation, presented as "medical advice," is just one of the tactics deployed by these so-called medical providers.
According to news reports, San Diego County has as many as 16 "Crisis Pregnancy Centers" that unknowing residents could be using to their detriment. These centers misleadingly offer free consultations for services, but then present individuals with anti-abortion information and actively try to stop individuals from terminating their pregnancy. San Diego County residents are at risk of being harmed emotionally and physically by "Crisis Pregnancy Centers." We must ensure our residents are properly informed about the dangers of these fake reproductive health centers.
Today's action requests the Board of Supervisors (Board) take action to amplify important programs launched by the state of California in the wake of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, and direct the County Chief Administrative Officer to develop a public education campaign plan to make communities aware of deceptive "Crisis Pregnancy Centers," and share information about vital reproductive health services from reputable and qualified providers such as P...
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