S 1628 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes certain protections for persons, providing, receiving, and allowing children to receive gender-affirming health care.

This bill establishes legal protections for minors receiving gender-affirming healthcare in New Jersey by clarifying court jurisdiction. It directly affects courts making child custody decisions, parents, and healthcare providers when a minor travels to New Jersey for care unavailable in their home state. The key provision states that a child's presence in New Jersey for gender-affirming care satisfies jurisdictional requirements for custody cases, ensuring courts can address custody matters without delaying access to necessary healthcare. The bill amends existing child custody laws to prioritize a minor's health needs over jurisdictional disputes when care is unavailable in their home state.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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