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SR 30

Supports work of pregnancy resource centers and condemns harassment of pregnancy resource centers by AG.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Parker Space

The resolution endorses New Jersey pregnancy resource centers and condemns the attorney general’s alleged harassment, signaling support for PRCs’ work.

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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Bill Summary · SR 30

Summary of SR 30 (Session 222, New Jersey)

Purpose and intent

  • Senate Resolution SR 30 expresses support for pregnancy resource centers (PRCs) operating in New Jersey.
  • It condemns what it describes as harassment of PRCs by the New Jersey Attorney General, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, and characterizes the AG’s actions as politically motivated and part of a broader nationwide campaign.
  • The resolution asserts the importance of PRCs in providing information and support to pregnant individuals, including alternatives to abortion, counseling, medical services, and baby goods, often at little or no cost.

Key provisions

  • The resolution states support and applause for the work of PRCs in New Jersey.
  • It condemns Attorney General Platkin for alleged harassment of PRCs in the state.
  • It calls for copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the Governor and the Attorney General.

What is being addressed

  • It references the value of PRCs, many of which are faith-based, non-profit organizations that provide information, care, and free or low-cost resources to pregnant individuals and families.
  • The resolution highlights 2022 data for New Jersey PRCs: over $3.6 million in goods and services provided to more than 23,000 people, including:
    • 8,000+ free pregnancy tests
    • 6,000+ free ultrasound exams
    • 2,000+ free STD screenings
    • 9,000+ free diaper packs
    • 75,000+ free baby clothes
    • 55 car seats, 172 strollers, 38 cribs
    • 1,000+ formula containers
  • It alleges the AG issued investigative subpoenas to PRCs for alleged false advertising with an overbroad scope (e.g., requesting ten years of documents related to board members, staff, volunteers, donors, advertisements, and informational materials) without any client complaints, framing these actions as an misuse of law enforcement powers and an attempt to silence non-abortion alternatives.

Who is affected

  • Primary focus is on pregnancy resource centers operating in New Jersey and, by extension, their clients, staff, volunteers, donors, and partner organizations.
  • Government officials mentioned: Attorney General of New Jersey (the target of the resolution’s condemnation) and the Governor (as a recipient of the resolution).

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • SR 30 is a Senate resolution, not a bill proposing new law. It expresses positions and sentiments of the State Senate rather than enacting statutory changes.
  • Action history shows it was introduced in the Senate on January 13, 2026, and referred to the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.
  • As a resolution, it does not create new obligations or funding but may influence public discourse and signal legislative stance.

Potential impact and considerations

  • The resolution may reinforce public support for PRCs and their activities in New Jersey.
  • It could influence administrative or political optics surrounding the AG’s office and related investigations, though it does not alter investigative authorities or provide legal protections beyond the expression of the Senate’s position.
  • Stakeholders may view the resolution as a declaration of alignment with PRCs and a call for scrutiny or restraint regarding investigations perceived as targeting or constraining PRCs’ operations.

If you’d like, I can compare SR 30 to similar resolutions in other states or outline potential policy or legal implications beyond the text of the resolution.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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