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NJ A201
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dawn Fantasia
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AI Summary
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Prohibits abortion at 20 weeks post-fertilization or later, with exceptions for life-threatening physical conditions, rape (if reported to law enforcement with 48 hours of counseling), or rape/incest against a minor (if reported to law enforcement or child protective services)
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Requires physicians to determine the probable post-fertilization age of the unborn child through medical examinations before performing any abortion
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Classifies performing an abortion in violation of these provisions as a third-degree crime, punishable by 3-5 years imprisonment or fines up to $15,000, though the pregnant woman is immune from criminal or civil liability
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Mandates that if a child is born alive during an abortion procedure, healthcare practitioners must provide the same standard of care as for premature births and immediately transport the infant to a hospital
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Requires physicians performing abortions under the bill's exceptions to obtain signed informed consent forms and annually report summary data to the National Center for Health Statistics
Legislative Description
"Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act"; bans abortion 20 weeks or more after fertilization.
Health
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
1/13/2026