New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 2259: Codifies authority for certain health care providers to provide abortions and clarifies certain operational requirements for abortion facilities.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Plain-language summary

S 2259 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Codifies authority for certain health care providers to provide abortions and clarifies certain operational requirements for abortion facilities. Primary sponsor: Teresa Ruiz (Democratic), Nick Scutari (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Teresa Ruiz (Democratic); Nick Scutari (Democratic). 4 co-sponsors.