The New Jersey Senate and General Assembly health committees cleared a bill this week that would protect patients seeking reproductive or gender-affirming healthcare and providers who offer such treatment.
On Monday, the Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee voted 5-2 in favor of the measure. The General Assembly Health Committee on Thursday voted 8-3 for the bill and referred it to the Appropriations Committee.
Sens. Joseph F. Vitale, Angela V. McKnight, Raj Mukherji, Teresa M. Ruiz, and Andrew Zwicker cast affirmative votes. Sens. Holly T. Schepisi and Robert W. Singer voted against the bill. Sen. Owen Henry was listed as not voting.
Assemblymembers Carol A. Murphy, Margie Donlon, Katie Brennan, Vincent M. Kearney, Gabriel Rodriguez, Kenyatta Stewart, Chris Tully, and Anthony S. Verrelli voted yes. Assemblymembers John V. Azzariti Jr., Erik Peterson, and Brian E. Rumpf voted no. Assemblymember Al Abdelaziz was listed as not voting.
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is a developing story. Check back for a full report that includes reaction from transgender New Jerseyans.
