Transgender, reproductive healthcare bill heads to final vote in NJ

A bill to expand protections for transgender and reproductive healthcare providers and patients in New Jersey could face a final legislative vote Thursday.

By: Lilo H. Stainton

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: June 8, 2026

Words: 770

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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A bill designed to protect reproductive and transgender healthcare in New Jersey passed an Assembly panel Monday, clearing it for a final vote in the Legislature that could come later this week.

The Assembly Appropriations Committee voted along party lines to pass the Democratic proposal, which would create a new crime of interfering with reproductive and transgender healthcare services.

“This bill is needed to strengthen New Jersey’s existing shield …

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