A 4557 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

"Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act"; bans abortion 20 weeks or more after fertilization.

This bill would ban most abortions after 20 weeks following fertilization, with exceptions when the pregnancy threatens the woman's life, results from rape (requiring prior reporting to law enforcement), or results from rape or incest involving a minor (also requiring prior reporting). Physicians must determine the probable post-fertilization age before performing an abortion and document the specific exception being used. The bill requires specific informed consent forms, prohibits performing abortions in violation of these rules (which would be a third-degree crime), and mandates appropriate medical care if a child is born alive following an abortion under an exception.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jun 2024
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Introduced Jun 13, 2024 Last action Jun 13, 2024
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Jun 13, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
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2 primary · 9 co-sponsors

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