This bill amends New Jersey law to explicitly protect the fundamental right of individuals to choose whether to use assisted reproductive technology (ART), including in vitro fertilization (IVF). The current law already guarantees the right to choose or refuse contraception, sterilization, and decisions regarding pregnancy, but this legislation expands those rights to encompass ART. The bill asserts that any law or regulation that limits these reproductive rights will be deemed invalid, reinforcing the state's commitment to reproductive freedom.

The legislation is a response to a recent ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court in the case of 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 aims to ensure that its citizens have the legal protections necessary to make informed choices about starting or expanding their families through ART, thereby affirming the state's long-standing support for reproductive rights.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 10:7-2