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NJ SR78
NJ SR78Urges United States Supreme Court to protect freedom of reproductive choice with respect to use of and access to mifepristone.
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Introduced
03/04/2024
03/04/2024
In Committee
03/04/2024
03/04/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This resolution respectfully urges the United States Supreme Court to respect the role of medical providers and the scientific community; resolve the conflicting federal court decisions concerning mifepristone; respect the freedom of people to make decisions about planning their families free from unreasonable government influence; and respect and value the safety of those who need access to safe medical care in reproductive health matters. In June 2022, the United States Supreme Court overturned the holding in Roe v. Wade and other federal cases in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Org., returning decisions affecting reproductive rights to the individual states. The perspective shown by the Court in overturning Roe demonstrates a willingness to overturn settled law on ideological grounds. Mifepristone has long been determined to be safe and effective by the scientific and medical community. Nonetheless, a judicial determination alone could upend the conclusions reached by these medical and scientific authorities and further affect the ability of individuals to make private health care determinations.
AI Summary
This resolution urges the United States Supreme Court to take specific actions regarding mifepristone, a medication used for medical termination of pregnancy and treatment of miscarriages. The resolution provides context about recent legal challenges to the drug, including conflicting federal court rulings - one from the Northern District of Texas attempting to ban mifepristone, and another from the Eastern District of Washington blocking such a ban. The resolution highlights that mifepristone has been deemed safe and effective by the FDA since 2000, with approval extended to ten weeks of pregnancy in 2016, and is considered safer than some common medications like penicillin and Tylenol. Against the backdrop of the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade, the resolution specifically asks the Chief Justice to respect medical providers and scientific expertise, resolve the conflicting court decisions, protect individuals' freedom to make reproductive healthcare decisions without undue government interference, and ensure access to safe medical care. Additionally, the resolution calls for copies of the resolution to be sent to the Supreme Court Chief Justice and to New Jersey's federal legislative representatives.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 03/04/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/SR78 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/SR/78_I1.HTM |
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