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In this Townhall article, Julia Cassidy reports that New Jersey lawmakers have advanced legislation that would criminalize interference with abortion procedures and so-called “gender-affirming care.”
- The bill would make New Jersey the first state to criminalize certain actions deemed interference with abortion or transgender-related medical procedures.
- The legislation was first introduced in 2024 and later amended to match a Senate version.
- It is now headed toward a full Assembly vote before potentially reaching Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s desk.
- The bill’s protections would reportedly apply not only to New Jersey residents, but also to out-of-state individuals seeking abortions in New Jersey, as well as providers and facilities.
- The article says interference that allegedly begins outside New Jersey could still be subject to legal penalties under the bill.
- Republican critics and pro-life advocates argue the legislation could chill First Amendment-protected speech, prayer, sidewalk counseling, and parental rights.
- Gregory Quinlan of the Center for Garden State Families warned that even people praying from a distance could potentially be accused of violating the law.
- Marie Tasy of New Jersey Right to Life said the threat of prosecution could be enough to silence lawful speech.
- Supporters of the bill, including Democrats, reject claims that it violates free speech rights and say it is meant to protect access to abortion and transgender-related care.
- If enacted, violators could reportedly face up to 10 years in prison or fines up to $150,000 in cases involving bodily injury, while the bill would also allow civil litigation and state enforcement actions.
Read the full story: https://townhall.com/tipsheet/julia-cassidy/2026/06/09/nj-bill-criminalizes-abortion-interference-n2677484
