Netflix Threatens to Leave Georgia If Abortion Law Stands
- Company says it will ‘rethink’ its investment in the state
- Legislation is set to take effect in 2020 barring challenges
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Netflix Inc. plans to reconsider its “entire investment” in Georgia if a law restricting abortions takes effect in the state, where it films shows such as “Stranger Things” and “Ozark.”
The new legislation, which is set to become law in 2020 if it survives legal challenges, has roiled Hollywood, with several filmmakers saying they would refuse to work in the state. But large companies have remained silent, making Netflix’s remarks significant.