“While women across our country are having their fundamental rights stripped away, New Jersey stands firm in its defense of reproductive freedom thanks to leaders like Senate Majority Leader Teresa Ruiz, who has just introduced the “Reproductive Freedom and Health Equity Bill Package." These bills will safeguard reproductive freedom, equitably expand access to essential reproductive health care services, and help maintain New Jersey’s place as a safe haven for reproductive autonomy.

“In his State of the State Address, the Governor made clear the urgency for legislation to out-of-pocket costs for abortion services and to further bolster provider and patient protections. Building on the historic Freedom of Reproductive Choice Act, this legislative package brings us one step closer to those objectives.

“I thank Senator Ruiz, Senate President Nick Scutari, Senator Shirley Turner, and Assemblywoman Shanique Speight for their leadership and urge their colleagues in the Legislature to send this package to the Governor’s desk.”