- New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced the state will stockpile abortion pills, Mifepristone, to ensure reproductive freedom amid growing anti-abortion rhetoric.
- Murphy called on the New Jersey Legislature to pass a law eliminating out-of-pocket costs for abortion procedures during his state address.
- Democratic governors across the U.S., including those in Massachusetts, California and Washington, have been stockpiling abortion pills since 2023 to secure access to reproductive care.
- The stockpiling efforts follow a ruling by U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk in Amarillo, Texas, who put on hold federal approval of mifepristone, citing safety and efficacy concerns.
- Murphy emphasized his commitment to protecting abortion access and fundamental rights, stating he would not "give an inch" in the face of challenges.
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy has announced that the state will begin stockpiling abortion pills, just days before President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House.
In his annual state address on Jan. 14, Murphy stressed New Jersey's commitment to defending a "woman's right to bodily autonomy" amid growing conservative anti-abortion rhetoric in Congress.
"I will never back away from partnering with the Trump Administration where our priorities align. But just as importantly, I will never back down from defending our New Jersey values – if and when they are tested," Murphy said during his state address. (Related: Canada passes controversial bill providing FREE contraception and abortion pills to all.)
In line with this, he called on the New Jersey Legislature to pass a law eliminating out-of-pocket costs for abortion procedures and announced the state's plan to stockpile Mifepristone, one of the two common drugs used in medication abortion.
"A couple of years ago, New Jersey worked proactively to protect abortion rights months before Roe was overturned," he said. "And now, we must further secure our reputation as a safe haven for reproductive freedom. First, I am once again calling on the Legislature to pass a law that will scrap out-of-pocket costs for abortion procedures…"
"Additionally – and in light of the anti-choice policies supported by the current majorities in Congress – today, I am also announcing that New Jersey will begin stockpiling a supply of Mifepristone, so every woman can access this crucial form of reproductive care."
The governor then assured the public that he would do everything in his power to protect abortion access. "When it comes to protecting fundamental rights, I will not give an inch," he said.
Democratic governors have been stockpiling abortion pills since 2023
New Jersey has joined other states led by Democratic governors in taking proactive measures to secure supplies of abortion pills.
For instance, in 2023, Democratic Gov. Maura Healey announced that Massachusetts had purchased enough doses of mifepristone to last for over a year. The University of Massachusetts-Amherst acquired 15,000 doses at the governor's request. Additionally, healthcare providers in the state have agreed to purchase additional quantities, with the administration dedicating $1 million to help them cover the costs.
That same year, California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the state's acquisition of an emergency stockpile of up to two million pills of misoprostol, the second drug used in abortion medication. Newsom stressed that abortion remains legal and accessible in California and the state will not stand idly by as fundamental freedoms are threatened.
In Washington, Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee announced the purchase of 30,000 doses of the generic version of mifepristone, which he said is sufficient to meet the state's residents' needs for three years. The shipment arrived in late March.
The rush to stockpile these medications follows a ruling by U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk in Amarillo, Texas, who put on hold federal approval of mifepristone, citing concerns about its safety and efficacy. And now, Democratic governors are rushing again before the inauguration of Trump.
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