New Jersey § 26:2h-12
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 26:2h-12, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26:2h-12.
a. The commissioner, in collaboration with the Director of the Division on Women,
the New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault , and the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program, shall develop, prepare , and produce, in quantities sufficient to comply with the purposes of P.L.2005, c. 50 ( C.26:2H-12.6b et seq. ) , written information relating to: emergency contraception for the prevention of
pregnancy in sexual assault victims; and sexually transmitted diseases. b. The information shall be clearly written and readily comprehensible in a culturally
competent manner, as the commissioner, in collaboration with the Division on Women,
the New Jersey Coalition Against Sexual Assault , and the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program, deems necessary to inform a sexual
assault victim. The information shall explain: (1) the nature of emergency contraception, the effectiveness of emergency contraception
in preventing pregnancy, where emergency contraception can be obtained, and treatment
options; and (2) the symptoms and effects of sexually transmitted diseases, and treatment options. c. The information shall be distributed to all hospital and satellite emergency departments
in the State for use in those facilities pursuant to P.L.2005, c. 50 .
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