Phil Murphy on Abortion

	Phil Murphy on Abortion

New Jersey will begin stockpiling a supply of Mifepristone

We must further secure our reputation as a safe haven for reproductive freedom. First, I am once again calling on the Legislature to pass a law that will scrap out-of-pocket costs for abortion procedures. Additionally--and in light of the anti-choice policies supported by the current majorities in Congress--today, I am also announcing that New Jersey will begin stockpiling a supply of Mifepristone, so every woman can access this crucial form of reproductive care. Source: 2025 State of the State Address to New Jersey legislature , Jan 14, 2025

Women's health care in America is in a state of crisis

There is no sugarcoating it: Women's health care in America is in a state of crisis. Here in Jersey, before that dreadful Dobbs decision came down, we codified the right to an abortion. We restored funding for Planned Parenthood and family planning services--after eight years, before us, of zero funding. And later this year we will take another step. As women will be able to walk into a New Jersey pharmacy and buy birth control. Without a prescription. Source: 2024 State of the State Address to the N.J. legislature , Jan 9, 2024

Shield info about out-of-state women seeking abortion

A3975: Concerns protections with respect to nondisclosure of certain patient information relating to reproductive healthcare services and protecting access to services and procedures related to abortion for certain out-of-State persons.

Analysis by CNN.com, July 1, 2022:The bills shield health care providers from other state's inquiries and prohibit the extradition of any person who comes to New Jersey seeking legal abortion services. The measures will "explicitly protect the rights of out of state women to an abortion in New Jersey," Murphy said.

N.J. Monitor reason to vote NO:Republicans argue that the bill goes too far in a state with high abortion rates. The executive director of pro-life group New Jersey Right to Life said the law signs a "death warrant for thousands of innocent children."

Legislative Outcome:Passed Assembly 49-16-15 on Jun/29/22; passed Senate 24-13-3 on Jun/29/22; signed by Governor Phil Murphy on Jul/1/22.

Source: N.J. Monitor on New Jersey legislative voting records: A3975 , Jul 1, 2022

Will sign bill securing woman's right to choose into law

I thank and congratulate the Legislature on passing and sending to my desk a bill that will secure a woman's access to reproductive care and her right to choose into state law. These decisions must be kept between a woman and her doctor, period. I will sign this into law this week. And I am especially proud that we are getting this done before the United States Supreme Court renders its ruling challenging Roe v Wade, which it is poised to overturn. Source: 2022 State of the State Address to New Jersey legislature , Jan 11, 2022

Codify woman's full reproductive rights into state law

I'm proud we are fighting the Trump administration's efforts to block women from receiving vital information critical for them to make important decisions. We've protected funding for Planned Parenthood and women's health care. This must go beyond just providing funding to make up for the loss of Title X money. It's about protecting a woman's fundamental and constitutional right to full reproductive freedom. Let's commit to codifying a woman's full reproductive rights in state law. Source: 2020 New Jersey State of the State address , Jan 14, 2020

Support funding for Planned Parenthood

Governor Christie sold out to right-wing special interests in order to further his own political ambitions. He has attacked women's rights at every step, vetoing efforts to ensure equal pay and cutting funding for Planned Parenthood. Then, he became a lead surrogate for the most misogynistic campaign this country has seen. Source: 2017 N.J. gubernatorial campaign website, Murphy4NJ.com , Jun 6, 2017

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