New Jersey S1308 bans abortions 20 weeks or more after fertilization, except in cases of medical necessity, rape, or incest.
New Jersey S1308, the "Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act," prohibits abortions 20 weeks or more after fertilization, unless the abortion is necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman, or the pregnancy resulted from rape or incest. The bill mandates that physicians determine the probable post-fertilization age of the unborn child before performing an abortion. It also requires physicians to follow specific procedures if the unborn child survives the abortion.
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