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N.J. expands protections for abortion and transgender healthcare

NJ government [EROSION] — marker: nj_general_erode. Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a new law Thursday that strengthens protections for reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare in N.J. The law makes it a crime to interfere with or block access to protected health services. It also shields patients and providers from out-of-state investigations and legal actions involving

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    Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a new law Thursday that strengthens protections for reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare in N.J. The law makes it a crime to interfere with or block access to protected health services. It also shields patients and providers from out-of-state investigations and legal actions involving care that is legal in New Jersey.

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