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NJ A3181

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jay Webber

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 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 any cadaveric fetal tissue for researching cosmetic treatments, regardless of how the tissue was obtained
  • Preserves the ability to use cadaveric fetal tissue from miscarriages or stillbirths for non-cosmetic research purposes
  • Requires patients undergoing infertility treatment to provide written acknowledgement that they received information about embryo disposition options, with documentation in their medical record
  • Maintains existing prohibitions on buying or selling embryonic or fetal tissue, which remains a third-degree crime with fines up to $50,000 per violation

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

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Health1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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