1Trenton, NJ – Lawmakers introduced a measure to protect people who provide, receive, or allow a child to receive gender-affirming health care in New Jersey.

The bill is sponsored by Assemblywomen Garnet R. Hall and Jessica Ramirez and co-sponsored by Assemblyman Allen and Assemblywomen Verlina Reynolds-Jackson and Shanique Speight.

The proposal amends child custody jurisdiction rules, limits extradition and cooperation with out-of-state investigations, and restricts disclosure of medical records in specified cases.

The bill defines gender-affirming health care to include psychological or psychiatric care, surgery, hormone therapy, and other treatments intended to align physical aspects with a person’s gender identity.

It authorizes temporary emergency jurisdiction when a child in New

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