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NJ A2653

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Jay Webber

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the use of cadaveric fetal tissue obtained from elective abortion procedures for any research purposes in New Jersey

  • Bans the use of all cadaveric fetal tissue for researching cosmetic treatments, regardless of source

  • Allows continued use of cadaveric fetal tissue obtained from miscarriages or stillbirths for non-cosmetic research purposes

  • Permits genetic or other testing of fetal tissue at parents' request to determine health or condition of the fetus or parents

  • Requires physicians treating infertility patients to obtain written acknowledgment that patients received information about embryo disposition options, with documentation kept in medical records

Legislative Description

Prohibits using cadaveric fetal tissue obtained from elective abortion procedure for research purposes and using any cadaveric fetal tissue to research cosmetic treatments.

Health

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Health1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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