The bill establishes the New Jersey Reproductive Health Travel Advisory, which aims to inform residents about the restrictions on reproductive healthcare services in other states. It recognizes the potential risks associated with pregnancies and the necessity for timely medical interventions, including the possibility of terminating a pregnancy in emergencies. The advisory will provide detailed information on each state's reproductive healthcare regulations, including gestational duration bans, waiting periods, insurance coverage, and potential legal liabilities for patients and healthcare providers.
The travel advisory will categorize states using a tiered system: "Blue" for normal caution, indicating full access to reproductive 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 ensure residents have the most current information when making travel decisions while pregnant.