This bill amends Section 2 of P.L.2021, c.375 (C.10:7-2) to expand the fundamental rights related to reproductive health choices in New Jersey. It specifically adds the right to choose whether to use assisted reproductive technology (ART), including in vitro fertilization (IVF), to the existing rights to choose or refuse contraception, sterilization, and decisions regarding pregnancy. The bill emphasizes that any law or regulation that limits these constitutional rights will be deemed invalid.

The legislation is a response to the Alabama Supreme Court ruling in *LePage v. Mobile Infirmary Clinic, P.C.*, which classified embryos as extrauterine children and could potentially impact access to IVF in Alabama. By enacting this bill, New Jersey reaffirms its commitment to protecting reproductive freedom and ensuring that individuals have the right to make informed choices about starting or expanding their families through ART. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 10:7-2