NJ A1710

New Jersey courts may assume jurisdiction in child custody cases when a child is present in the state to receive gender-affirming health care, and may exercise temporary emergency jurisdiction if a child cannot receive such care in their home state

The Governor is prohibited from extraditing individuals charged in other states with providing, receiving, or allowing a child to receive gender-affirming health care that is legal in New Jersey

State, county, and local law enforcement agencies are barred from arresting individuals on out-of-state warrants related to gender-affirming care or cooperating with other states' investigations into such care

Attorneys practicing in New Jersey cannot respond to subpoenas from other states seeking information about gender-affirming care for children that is permitted under New Jersey law

Licensed health care facilities and professionals are prohibited from providing medical records of children receiving gender-affirming care to support out-of-state investigations or proceedings seeking to impose civil or criminal liability for care that is legal in New Jersey