Phil Murphy

Murphy signed the Freedom of Reproductive Choice Act to protect abortion access in state law.

• “Reproductive rights are fundamental human rights.”

• —Codifying abortion access in state law
• —Expanding insurance coverage for reproductive healthcare

• State of New Jersey Official Site

Murphy enacted measures allowing undocumented residents to obtain driver's licenses and professional licenses.

• “New Jersey is a proud state of immigrants.”

• —Driver's license access regardless of legal status
• —State financial aid for undocumented students

• State of New Jersey Official Site

Murphy established Get Covered NJ, a state-based health exchange, and expanded Medicaid coverage.

• —State health insurance marketplace
• —Cover All Kids initiative expansion

• Get Covered NJ

Murphy expressed support for Israel's defense while calling for humanitarian aid for civilians in Gaza.

• State of New Jersey Official Site

Murphy supported raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour and investing in offshore wind and clean energy sectors.

• “We are building a stronger and fairer New Jersey economy.”

• —Phased minimum wage increase to $15
• —Tax incentives for clean energy technology

• New Jersey Economic Development Authority

Murphy signed legislation updating the state framework for municipal affordable housing enforcement.

• —Affordable housing framework reform
• —Down payment assistance programs for home buyers

• NJ Department of Community Affairs

Murphy enacted gun control measures and mandated body-worn cameras for law enforcement officers statewide.

• —Red flag laws for firearm possession
• —Mandatory body cameras for police officers

• NJ Office of the Attorney General