The bill establishes the New Jersey Reproductive Health Travel Advisory, which aims to inform residents about the varying restrictions on reproductive healthcare services across different states in the U.S. The advisory is intended to help pregnant individuals make informed travel decisions by providing crucial information regarding state-specific laws that may impact their access to necessary medical care during pregnancy. The bill highlights the potential risks associated with pregnancies and the importance of understanding how different states handle medical emergencies that may require the termination of a pregnancy.
The travel advisory will categorize states using a tiered system: "Blue" for normal caution, indicating full access to reproductive medical care; "Yellow" for increased caution, indicating restricted access that may lead to legal repercussions; and "Red" for reconsidering travel, indicating severe restrictions that could jeopardize health outcomes. The New Jersey Department of State is tasked with publishing and regularly updating this advisory on its website to reflect any changes in state laws regarding reproductive healthcare services.