Moderate Solution

Pass Stricter Abortion Legislation

New Jersey's abortion laws are much more liberal than other states. While 42 states prohibit abortions at some point in the term, 26 states require some kind of waiting period, and 38 states require some kind of parental involvement, New Jersey does not have any of these laws. This solution would propose a bill encouraging the ban of partial births, inclusion of parental involvement and ultrasound laws, and make adoption a more viable option than abortion. 

 

What This Solution Would Do

• Decrease the amount of abortions after the first term with a partial birth ban 

• Require the permission of at least one parent for minors considering abortion  

• Require women to view the ultrasound images of their unborn child before making a decision

• Require waiting periods of at least 24 hours and either in-person or on the phone counseling for women before making their decision.

• Create easier access to adoption facilities so women feel like abortion isn't their only option.

• Encourage adoption facilities to make it known that there are families willing to care for all types of babies, even those with genetic disorders such as Down Syndrome. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How This Solution Would Solve The Problem

By passing stricter abortion laws in New Jersey, the state would overall decrease the number of abortions performed in the state. Placing more regulations on how and when women can recieve an abortion enables these women to become more educated on the abortion process and make a better informed decision after considering all the consquences and benefits of getting an abortion.