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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Martha McHardy

Gavin Newsom vetoes bill to make condoms free for high school students

ASSOCIATED PRESS

California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill to provide high school students with free condoms.

The bill, written by state Senator Caroline Menjivar, would have required all public schools in California to make condoms free for high school pupils. The legislation would have also prohibited retailers from asking for proof of age or identification when minors buy condoms or nonprescription contraception.

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