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California Also Makes Birth Control Prescription Free

What: California joined New Jersey in making birth control prescription-free in 2024, with a new law that took effect this week.

Why it matters: Like in NJ, the law will help people access birth control pills without having to spend time (or in some cases, money) seeing a health care provider.

SourceJefferson Public Radio

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