TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has proposed legislation to expand abortion access and require insurance companies to pay for the procedure Murphy vowed state agencies also won’t cooperate with other states that might try to prosecute New Jersey abortion providers, or women who seek abortions here.
The Democratic governor’s announcement Wednesday comes four months after the signed a law guaranteeing abortion rights. While offering few specifics at this stage, the governor said he wants to allow advanced practice registered nurses, physicians assistants and certified nurse midwives provide abortion services.
The legislation also would mandate that insurance providers cover abortions without cost-sharing or out-of-pocket expenses.
