New Jersey § 10:7-2
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 10:7-2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10:7-2.
a. Every individual present in the State, including, but not limited to, an individual
who is under State control or supervision, shall have the fundamental right to: choose
or refuse contraception or sterilization; and choose whether to carry a pregnancy,
to give birth, or to terminate a pregnancy. The New Jersey Constitution recognizes the fundamental nature of the right to reproductive
choice, including the right to access contraception, to terminate a pregnancy, and
to carry a pregnancy to term, shall not be abridged by any law, rule, regulation,
ordinance, or order issued by any State, county, or local governmental authority. Any law, rule, regulation, ordinance, or order, in effect on or adopted after the
effective date of this act 1 , that is determined to have the effect of limiting the constitutional right to freedom
of reproductive choice and that does not conform with the provisions and the express
or implied purposes of this act, shall be deemed invalid and shall have no force or
effect. b. The provisions of this section shall be enforceable under the “New Jersey Civil
Rights Act,” P.L.2004, c. 143 ( C.10:6-1 et seq. ) or in any other manner provided by law. 1
L.2021, c. 375, eff. Jan. 13, 2022.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 10:7-2
What does New Jersey Statutes § 10:7-2 cover?
Section 10:7-2 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 10:7-2?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 10:7-2" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 10:7-2 apply to my situation?
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