Healthcare (Women's Health)

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

A 895: Requires parents and guardians be provided access to medical records of minor patients; provides immunity to health care facilities and professionals that provide access to records.

This bill requires healthcare providers in New Jersey to give parents or legal guardians access to medical records of minor patients related to reproductive health services permitted under state law (such as contraception or abortion care). It directly affects minors receiving such care, their parents/guardians, and healthcare facilities/professionals who must provide this access. The law provides legal immunity to healthcare providers who share these records as required, protecting them from liability claims. It specifically applies to reproductive health services legal in New Jersey and includes exceptions for child abuse disclosures or mandatory legal reporting.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates parental access to minors' reproductive health records and provides provider immunity, improving transparency and patient rights access in healthcare services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 30, 2026

A 2218: Secures protections for patients and providers accessing and providing reproductive health care services; establishes right of residents to reproductive health care activity that is restricted in other states.*

This bill codifies protections for patients and providers accessing or offering legally permitted reproductive and gender-affirming health care in New Jersey. It prohibits obstructing or intimidating individuals at facilities providing these services - including blocking entrances, causing reasonable fear of harm, or threatening violence. The law defines "legally protected health care activity" to cover all such services lawful in New Jersey, regardless of a patient’s location, and applies to both in-state residents and out-of-state patients seeking care here. It expands existing safeguards by explicitly banning physical obstructions and threats at facilities offering these services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects access to reproductive/gender-affirming care by prohibiting obstruction/intimidation, codifying patient rights for legally permitted services in NJ, strengthening healthcare access protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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

A 2012: Requires female inmates be provided with family planning services prior to release from correctional facility.

This bill requires New Jersey correctional facilities to provide family planning services to female inmates at least 10 days before their release. It amends the 2009 "Fair Release and Reentry Act" by adding family planning services as a mandatory provision for female inmates, alongside existing requirements like medical discharge summaries and reentry program information. The law aims to support female inmates' health and successful community reintegration by ensuring access to reproductive health services prior to release. This requirement applies to all female inmates in state correctional facilities, with services to be provided in a manner consistent with clinical guidelines.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAdds mandatory family planning to reentry services, supporting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism for female inmates per amended Fair Release Act.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates family planning services for female inmates pre-release, expanding reproductive healthcare access as part of reentry, directly supporting healthcare access for a vulnerable population.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole Women's Health

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

A 441: Establishes the "New Jersey Health Care and Privacy Protection Act"; bars disclosure of certain geolocation data.

This bill, the "New Jersey Health Care and Privacy Protection Act," prohibits businesses from disclosing precise geolocation data (like GPS coordinates within 1,750 feet) of individuals near reproductive health care facilities. It directly affects businesses that collect location data (e.g., apps, services) and patients seeking reproductive health care, including abortion, contraception, and pregnancy testing services. The key provision bans the sharing of such location data when individuals are near these facilities, while excluding public records or communication content. The law aims to protect patient privacy by preventing location tracking from being used to identify or target people accessing these services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects patient privacy for reproductive health care by prohibiting geolocation data disclosure near facilities, aligning with 'protects patient rights' in healthcare services.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits businesses from disclosing precise geolocation data near reproductive health facilities, strengthening data privacy protections for users.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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passed · New Jersey · General Assembly May 4, 2026

A 948: Requires DOH to conduct survey on status of antenatal and prenatal care clinics in New Jersey.

This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Health (DOH) to survey all antenatal and prenatal care clinics across the state - including those that have closed or reduced services in the past two years - to evaluate maternity care access and quality. The survey will collect data on clinic availability, service gaps (particularly for low- and moderate-income pregnant women), and demographic information about patients, while excluding personal health details. The DOH must analyze the data to identify disparities in care based on income or location and develop strategies to improve access and quality. Within 18 months, the DOH will publish findings online and submit a report to the legislature with recommendations for policy action.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates DOH survey to assess maternity care access gaps for low-income patients, aiming to improve service quality and availability in healthcare access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Primary Care Women's Health

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died · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 2225: Requires health care professionals to perform lead screening on pregnant persons under certain circumstances.

This bill requires health care professionals (such as doctors, midwives, and nurse practitioners) providing prenatal care to assess pregnant people for lead exposure risks and conduct blood lead screening when indicated. If a pregnant person has an elevated blood lead level, the professional must notify them in writing, explain the health risks of lead poisoning in plain language, and ensure children or household members under six are screened. The bill allows for written patient refusal of screening or if another provider has already completed the test. Laboratory results must be reported to health departments within five business days, with all data kept confidential and anonymized statistics used for public health purposes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates lead screening for pregnant patients and child follow-up, preventing lead poisoning risks and protecting patient health through proactive care.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Public Health Women's Health

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

A 1679: Provides certain deceptive practices in advertising of pregnancy-related services or health care services violate consumer fraud act.*

This New Jersey bill (A 1679) prohibits crisis pregnancy centers (CPCs) from making false or misleading claims about their services in advertisements or public statements. Specifically, it bans CPCs from falsely implying they provide abortion or medical pregnancy services (like prenatal care), misrepresenting themselves as licensed health care facilities, or failing to disclose they don’t offer such services. Violations trigger penalties under New Jersey’s Consumer Fraud Act, including mandatory cessation of false advertising and public correction of the misleading claims. The law directly affects nonprofit CPCs that operate without medical licenses and present themselves as health care facilities, requiring them to clearly state their service limitations.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents deceptive advertising by CPCs regarding reproductive services, ensuring accurate patient information aligns with healthcare transparency and patient rights protection.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health Tags Consumer Protection

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

A 2219: Creates "Reproductive Health Care Access Fund" to strengthen access to reproductive health care; makes appropriation.

This bill creates a dedicated "Reproductive Health Care Access Fund" in New Jersey's General Fund to support abortion providers and clinics. The fund would provide funding for three specific programs: clinical training to increase the number of providers (especially in underserved areas like southern counties), security grants for clinics facing threats like violence or cyberattacks, and loans to help facilities operate. It directly affects reproductive health care facilities, clinics, and health care professionals providing abortion services statewide. The bill requires the State Treasurer to allocate these funds to the designated programs, aiming to strengthen access to abortion care through direct financial support.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates dedicated fund within General Fund for reproductive health care, directly appropriating state resources to support clinics and providers through funding programs.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates dedicated fund for abortion providers, clinical training, security grants, and loans to strengthen reproductive health care access and provider capacity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Women's Health

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Feb 9, 2026

S 3408: Codifies Medicaid coverage for eligible pregnant women for 365-day period beginning on last day of pregnancy.

S 3408 extends Medicaid coverage for eligible pregnant women in New Jersey to 365 days, beginning on the last day of pregnancy, replacing the current 60-day postpartum period. This change directly affects pregnant women enrolled in Medicaid, ensuring continuous health coverage for a full year after childbirth without requiring reapplication. The bill codifies this extended coverage period into state law, making it permanent rather than relying on temporary administrative policies. This provision aims to support maternal health by maintaining uninterrupted access to medical care during the critical postpartum period.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends Medicaid coverage for pregnant women from 60 to 365 days postpartum, ensuring continuous health coverage without reapplication, directly expanding access to healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Women's Health

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

A 2452: Enhances access to reproductive health care; appropriates $20 million; repeals various sections of law.

This New Jersey bill (A 2452) establishes a constitutional right to access abortion care, including termination of pregnancy, and requires health insurance plans to cover abortion services without cost-sharing (like deductibles or copays). It repeals conflicting state regulations that previously restricted abortion coverage in health plans and state-funded programs. The bill appropriates $20 million to support reproductive health services and defines key terms like "medical abortion" and "practical support" (e.g., transportation, lodging for care access). It directly affects residents seeking abortion care, health insurers, and state agencies administering health programs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for abortion without cost-sharing, appropriates $20M for reproductive health services, repeals restrictive regulations on abortion access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Women's Health

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