New Jersey Lawmakers Propose Package to Bolster Reproductive Rights

Officials said that a new package of bills introduced by state lawmakers looks to advance New Jersey’s position as a haven for reproductive autonomy.

The package, championed by the esteemed Senate Majority Leader Teresa Ruiz, is a testament to her dedication to safeguarding reproductive freedom, expanding access to essential reproductive healthcare services, and bolstering provider and patient protections. The bills, which include provisions to address out-of-pocket costs for abortion services, are a reflection of her leadership, officials said in a press release.

“Building on the historic Freedom of Reproductive Choice Act, this legislative package brings us one step closer to those objectives,” said Acting Governor Way.

Officials said Ruiz, Senate President Nick Scutari, Senator Shirley Turner, and Assemblywoman Shanique Speight were thanked for their leadership and urged their end of the package to the governor’s desk colleagues to s.