New Jersey Makes It Illegal to Interfere with Reproductive or Gender-Affirming Healthcare
The measure creates a fourth-degree crime and carries up to 10 years in prison and a $150,000 fine if someone is injured.
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New Jersey becomes latest blue state to pass health care shield law for trans care & IVF
The New Jersey General Assembly passed new legislation on Tuesday, the last day of Pride Month, that strengthens the protections around gender-affirming health care, reproductive care, including abortion and IVF, and more. The bill now sits on Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s (D) desk awaiting her signature, which it is expected to receive. The passage is a win for the trans community. The bill passed the same day the Supreme Court dealt a blow to trans ri…
New Jersey Finally Passes Trans Care Shield Law, The Last Blue State Left To Do So
New Jersey Assemblywoman Luanne Peterpaul, a Democrat, speaks out in favor A2218 (S2260) in Trenton, June 30, 2026. // Courtesy of Garden State EqualityErin In The Morning is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a subscriber.While trans Americans grieved the Supreme Court decisions curbing gender-based rights, New Jersey offered a glimmer of hope.After years of tireless advocacy from the LGB…
New Jersey makes it illegal to interfere with reproductive or gender-affirming healthcare
The law makes it a fourth-degree crime to harass or harm patients and healthcare providers, staff, or volunteers or block them from entering a facility that provides reproductive care, including services for trans people.
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