ACR45

Proposes constitutional amendment recognizing fundamental right to reproductive freedom.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Proposed constitutional amendment recognizing fundamental right to reproductive freedom in New Jersey.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to recognize the fundamental right to reproductive freedom in New Jersey. Reproductive freedom includes the right to access contraception, choose or refuse sterilization, carry a pregnancy to term and give birth, or have an abortion. The amendment aims to place this right in the New Jersey Constitution, ensuring it cannot be denied or abridged by the state or its subdivisions. Currently, the right to reproductive freedom is established by court decisions and state statute.

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Where it stands

Current
Community Development and Womens Affairs Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee