Permits female inmate in correctional facility to request certain medication to prevent pregnancy.
This bill requires New Jersey correctional facilities to provide female inmates with a single dose of emergency contraception (Levonorgestrel, commonly known as Plan B) upon request, without needing a prescription. It allows inmates to consult with medical professionals about the medication and mandates using generic versions when possible. The policy directly affects female inmates in state correctional facilities by ensuring access to pregnancy prevention within 72 hours after unprotected sex or birth control failure. The bill takes effect three months after enactment.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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