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Bill > A4305
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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill establishes the "Reproductive Health Access for Haitian Migrants Act." Under the bill, the Department of Health (department), in collaboration with community health clinics and migrant support organizations, is to ensure that all Haitian migrants have access to reproductive contraceptives at no cost. Contraceptive options for Haitian migrants are to include, but are not to be limited to, intrauterine devices, birth control pills, and Depo-Provera injections. Services for Haitian migrants are to include comprehensive reproductive health education and counseling to ensure informed decision-making. The department is to develop detailed guidelines for the implementation of the provisions of this bill, including eligibility criteria, application procedures, and logistics of contraceptive distribution within 120 days following the bill's effective date. The bill provides that the department is to prepare and submit to the Governor and to the Legislature an annual report containing information on outreach, usage statistics, and any barriers to accessing reproductive contraceptives encountered by Haitian migrants.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Reproductive Health Access for Haitian Migrants Act," mandates that the Department of Health, working with community health clinics and organizations that support migrants, must provide all Haitian migrants in New Jersey with free access to reproductive contraceptives, such as intrauterine devices (IUDs), birth control pills, and Depo-Provera injections. The bill also requires comprehensive reproductive health education and counseling to help individuals make informed choices, and the Department of Health will develop specific guidelines for implementation within 120 days of the bill becoming law, including how to determine who is eligible, how to apply for services, and how contraceptives will be distributed. Furthermore, the Department of Health is required to submit an annual report to the Governor and Legislature detailing outreach efforts, how often these services are used, and any obstacles Haitian migrants face in accessing reproductive contraceptives, aiming to improve health equity and reproductive autonomy for this population.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A4305 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4500/4305_I1.HTM |
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