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NJ A218
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dawn Fantasia
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AI Summary
- Requires health care professionals present when a child is born alive following an abortion to provide the same standard of care as for any other newborn at the same gestational age and immediately transport the child to a hospital for treatment
- Failure to provide required care constitutes a third-degree crime punishable by 3-5 years imprisonment and/or fines up to $15,000
- Intentionally killing a child born alive following an abortion constitutes murder under N.J.S.2C:11-3, punishable by 30 years to life imprisonment
- Health care professionals and facility employees must report violations to state or federal law enforcement or face fourth-degree crime charges (up to 18 months imprisonment and/or $10,000 fine)
- Mothers are exempt from conspiracy charges and may pursue civil action against violators for damages, including punitive damages for wanton or malicious conduct
Legislative Description
Establishes "New Jersey Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act."
Health
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Health1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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