Abortion in New Jersey is legal at all stages of pregnancy.[1] Abortion-related laws were drafted by the legislature by the end of the 1900s. These laws would be addressed in court during the 1800s as they related to application in prosecutions of people who could become pregnant for having abortions. During the 1940s, hospitals created committees to approve abortion requests, with the goal of trying to reduce the number of abortions performed at them. Currently, there are no required waiting times, and parental consent is not required. The Center for Reproductive Rights labels New Jersey as one of the most abortion-protective states in the country.[2]
- ^ "Where Can I Get an Abortion? | U.S. Abortion Clinic Locator". www.abortionfinder.org. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ^ "New Jersey". Center for Reproductive Rights. Retrieved August 28, 2024.