NJ lawmakers approve new protections for transgender and reproductive healthcare

The bill, which aims to shield reproductive and transgender healthcare providers and their patients from harassment and more, passed by party-line votes Tuesday.

By: Lilo H. Stainton

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: July 1, 2026

Words: 697

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Legislation to strengthen protections for reproductive and transgender healthcare providers and patients is poised for Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s approval following party-line votes by New Jersey lawmakers Tuesday.

The state Assembly approved the Democratic-sponsored measure to create a new crime of interfering with reproductive healthcare, which under the bill includes care for people who are transgender, by a vote of 55 to 23. The Senate also approved minor changes made by the …

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