Overview
- Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 106 on Feb. 11, approving $90 million in one-time grants for Planned Parenthood and similar providers after lawmakers increased his $60 million proposal.
- State officials say the money cannot be used for abortion services and is intended to keep more than 100 health centers open for cancer screenings, STI testing, contraception and other care.
- The move follows $145 million California has already provided since last fall to offset a federal ban on Medicaid reimbursements, which are scheduled to resume in July 2026.
- Planned Parenthood leaders praised the funding as essential in a state where Medi-Cal previously reimbursed over 80% of roughly 1.3 million annual visits to its clinics.
- Republican lawmakers opposed the bill, urging support for struggling rural hospitals and stronger oversight, and the signing event drew attention when First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom admonished reporters for off-topic questions.