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New Jersey Bill Blocks Extradition of Abortion, Gender-Care Providers

5/18/2026

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The bill bars extradition of doctors, patients, and others involved in legally protected abortion or gender-affirming care.
New Jersey’s Legislature is advancing bill A2218/S2260 to shield providers and patients from out-of-state prosecution.
At a May 14 Assembly Health Committee hearing, councilwoman Jennifer Williams and parents of transgender teens testified in favor.
Marie Tasy warned the bill’s vague “interference” language could limit First Amendment-protected protest.

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Story summary

The bill bars extradition of doctors, patients, and others involved in legally protected abortion or gender-affirming care.
New Jersey’s Legislature is advancing bill A2218/S2260 to shield providers and patients from out-of-state prosecution.
At a May 14 Assembly Health Committee hearing, councilwoman Jennifer Williams and parents of transgender teens testified in favor.
Marie Tasy warned the bill’s vague “interference” language could limit First Amendment-protected protest.