New Law Prohibits Extradition of Individuals Seeking Reproductive Health Care Services in NJ

Effective July 1, 2022, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law Bill A3974 to prohibit individuals from being extradited to another state if the person is accused of providing, receiving, assisting in providing or receiving, providing material support for, or traveling to obtain reproductive health care services that are permitted under New Jersey law. “Reproductive health services” is defined as all medical, surgical, counseling, or referral services relating to the human reproductive system, including, but not limited to, services relating to pregnancy, contraception, or termination of a pregnancy.