Healthcare (Women's Health)

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly May 4, 2026

A 2188: Establishes requirements to evaluate certain people who are pregnant and who have given birth for preeclampsia.

This New Jersey bill (A 2188) requires birthing centers, federally qualified health centers, and healthcare providers offering prenatal or postpartum care (within 12 weeks of birth) to screen patients showing symptoms of high blood pressure during or after pregnancy for preeclampsia. Providers must use evidence-based tools from recognized medical groups, inform patients about symptoms and evaluation benefits, and discuss results - developing treatment plans if preeclampsia is confirmed. The law applies to people who haven’t been previously diagnosed with the condition in the current or recent pregnancy. It aims to standardize early detection and care for a serious postpartum health risk.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates evidence-based preeclampsia screening for pregnant/postpartum patients, improving early detection and treatment access in maternal healthcare services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Feb 19, 2026

A 4281: Creates Midwifery Licensing Act; modifies regulation of midwifery.

This bill creates a new State Board of Midwives within New Jersey's Division of Consumer Affairs to regulate midwifery practice, replacing the current oversight by the State Board of Medical Examiners. It directly affects midwives (including certified midwives, certified nurse midwives, and certified professional midwives) and the patients they serve, particularly in maternal and infant care. Key provisions establish the board's 11-member structure (with midwives, physicians, and public members), define "midwifery services" to include pregnancy, birth, postpartum care, and reproductive health, and update outdated regulations dating to the 19th century. The bill aims to modernize licensing to improve maternal and infant health outcomes, especially in vulnerable communities, by creating an independent regulatory framework.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates dedicated board for midwifery regulation, strengthening oversight of maternal/infant care services within healthcare framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Healthcare Workforce Women's Health

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 218: Establishes "New Jersey Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act."

This bill, introduced in New Jersey, requires health care professionals to provide the same standard of care to infants born alive after an abortion or attempted abortion as they would to any newborn. It defines "born alive" as any infant showing signs of life (breathing, heartbeat, or movement) after expulsion, regardless of gestational age or birth method. Violating these requirements could result in third-degree criminal charges (3-5 years in prison or $15,000 fine), while intentionally killing such an infant would be a 30-year-to-life offense. The bill also mandates reporting failures to comply and allows mothers to file civil lawsuits against violators. The bill is currently pending before the Assembly Health Committee.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new criminal offense (third-degree charges) for medical professionals failing to provide care to born-alive abortion survivors, expanding criminalization.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates standard medical care for born-alive abortion survivors, protecting infant patient rights and aligning with healthcare standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Women's Health

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 2220: Requires affirmative written consent for certain entities to disclose individual's medical information regarding reproductive health care services, with limited exceptions, unless disclosure is necessary to provide those services.

This New Jersey bill (A 2220) requires health care providers and insurance carriers to obtain a patient's explicit written consent before sharing their medical records related to reproductive health care services - such as pregnancy, contraception, or abortion care - unless specific exceptions apply. The law directly affects patients receiving these services, ensuring they control how their sensitive health information is used or shared. Key exceptions include medical emergencies, legal requirements (like court orders), sharing with a patient's own health care team, or disclosures to authorities investigating abuse. The bill prohibits selling, marketing, or using such records for non-treatment purposes without consent, while preserving existing federal privacy protections under HIPAA. Violations could result in $1,000 penalties per incident.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires patient consent for sharing reproductive health records, protecting privacy rights and control over sensitive medical information.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires written consent for medical data disclosure, enhancing patient data privacy protections in health care, directly aligning with technology topic's privacy focus.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

ACR 99: Proposes amendment to constitution regarding parental notification for medical or surgical procedures or treatments relating to pregnancy to be performed on minor children.

ACR 99 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow New Jersey's Legislature to require parental notification before minors receive pregnancy-related medical care, including procedures or treatments. This would directly affect unemancipated minors seeking such care, overriding a 2000 New Jersey Supreme Court ruling that struck down similar parental notification laws as unconstitutional. The amendment specifically aims to permit mandatory parental notice for all pregnancy-related medical services, not just abortion, regardless of existing constitutional privacy rights. If approved by voters, it would enable lawmakers to pass laws requiring parents be notified before their minor children undergo these procedures.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRequires parental notification for minors' pregnancy-related care, restricting access to confidential healthcare services and overriding prior court rulings protecting minors' rights.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 3439: Establishes the "Female Inmates' Rights Protection Act."

This bill establishes gender-specific policies for female inmates in New Jersey state correctional facilities. It requires the Corrections Commissioner to create separate disciplinary rules for women (avoiding gender-inappropriate sanctions), implement trauma-informed care, and establish a nursery program allowing mothers to keep newborns with them if eligible (excluding those with certain violent crimes, child abuse history, or active warrants). The bill also mandates doula services during childbirth, parenting classes, and annual reporting on disciplinary actions by gender. These provisions directly affect incarcerated women in state facilities, particularly those who are pregnant or have young children.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes trauma-informed care, nursery programs, and gender-specific policies for female inmates - advancing rehabilitation and family preservation in corrections, key criminal justice reform elements.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates trauma-informed care, doula services, and maternal health nursery program, directly advancing healthcare access for female inmates.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Feb 19, 2026

A 4349: Requires health insurance and Medicaid coverage for family planning and reproductive health care services; prohibits adverse actions by medical malpractice insurers in relation to performance of legally protected health care services.

This bill requires health insurance plans and Medicaid in New Jersey to cover all reproductive health care services, including family planning and abortion. It also prohibits medical malpractice insurers from raising premiums or canceling coverage for providers who offer these legally protected services. The law applies to all health insurance companies, Medicaid, and malpractice insurers operating in the state. By mandating coverage and preventing insurance penalties, the bill aims to remove financial barriers to reproductive health care access for all residents.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance/Medicaid coverage for reproductive health services including abortion and prohibits malpractice insurer penalties against providers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicaid Women's Health

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 3321: Requires DHS to implement payment strategy to encourage the use of long acting reversible contraceptives.

This bill (S 3321) requires New Jersey's Department of Human Services (DHS) to create a Medicaid payment strategy that improves access to long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs), such as IUDs and implants, for Medicaid clients. It mandates specific actions: ensuring comprehensive coverage for LARCs, separately reimbursing for immediate postpartum insertion, removing supply chain barriers, and eliminating administrative hurdles for providers. The strategy must be implemented by all Medicaid health insurers (managed care organizations) serving low-income women. The bill aims to address existing reimbursement gaps that limit LARC use, which the CDC identifies as highly effective contraception with very low pregnancy rates.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates Medicaid coverage expansion for LARCs, removing access barriers - directly advances reproductive healthcare access under public health programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Women's Health

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Mar 9, 2026

A 1970: Enters New Jersey in Women's Reproductive Health Care Compact.

This bill allows New Jersey to join the Women's Reproductive Health Care Compact, a multi-state agreement. The compact requires member states to work together to protect patients and providers who seek or provide reproductive health care across state lines. Key provisions include preventing extradition or investigations against those involved in care, blocking forced disclosure of medical records, stopping penalties against providers (like license suspensions or insurance hikes), and banning data collection about patients' travel, costs, or barriers to care. It directly affects New Jersey residents traveling for care, out-of-state providers serving New Jersey patients, and medical facilities operating across participating states. The compact does not change New Jersey's own abortion laws but focuses on interstate cooperation to safeguard access.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects reproductive health care access and provider protections across state lines, preventing restrictions on services and medical records disclosure, aligning with healthcare access and patient rights indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 2223: Provides for voluntary contributions for taxpayers on gross income tax returns to support reproductive health care services.

This bill creates a voluntary contribution option on New Jersey's gross income tax returns, allowing taxpayers to direct part of their refund or add a contribution to the "New Jersey Reproductive Health Care Equitable Access Fund." Funds collected would be distributed equally each year to the three largest providers of reproductive health care services for Medicaid patients, to cover costs for low-income individuals seeking services. The bill defines "reproductive health care services" to include medical, surgical, counseling, and referral services related to pregnancy or pregnancy termination. It applies to tax returns for years beginning after enactment, with no requirement for taxpayer participation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates voluntary tax contribution mechanism to fund reproductive health care services, directly advancing public program funding through tax revenue allocation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates voluntary tax contributions to fund reproductive health care services for Medicaid patients, expanding access and increasing funding for healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Medicaid Women's Health

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