New Jersey would expand abortion access and require insurance companies to pay for the procedure under legislation proposed by Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday
While offering few specifics at this stage, the governor said he wants to let a wider range of medical providers perform the most common type of abortion. A fund would be established so that advanced practice registered nurses, physicians assistants and certified nurse midwives can provide abortion services. The source and amount of the fund wasn't laid out.
“We remain steadfast to our commitment that all New Jerseyans have access to reproductive health care, including abortion," Murphy said at a press conference. The legislation also would mandate that insurance providers cover abortions without cost-sharing or out-of-pocket expenses.Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced that New York will make $35 million available to help abortion providers boost services and security. NBC New York's Gus Rosendale reports.
The Supreme Court isn't expected to rule on the Mississippi case that challenges Roe v. Wade until this summer. But after the court's draft opinion was leaked last week, some governors indicated they would consider prosecuting women who sought abortions in other states.
Republican state Sen. Steven Oroho reacted to Murphy's announcement by accusing the governor of forcing “struggling New Jersey families to pay for abortions for everyone through even higher taxes and health care premiums,” and called Murphy's plan to expand the spectrum of health care professionals who can provide abortions"reckless and unsafe for women.
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