(FOX40.COM) – In the most recent events, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed multiple bills into law, stating they will protect abortion rights and reproductive health care all over.

"California stands for a woman’s right to choose," Newsom said. "I’m proud to sign these bills to protect access to essential health care and shield patients and health care providers in the face of amplified attacks on the fundamental right to reproductive freedom.”

Assembly Bill 50, "The Equity in Birth Control," was authored by Mia Bonta (D-Oakland) and was signed by Newsom. Per supporters, they are going to make the over-the-counter birth control medication that includes the nation's first-ever FDA-approved over-the-counter birth control drug, Opill, easier to access.

"We want to make sure people have easy access

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