NC Republicans release their 12-week abortion ban. Read the bill.
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Abortion in North Carolina
Republicans in the North Carolina state legislature passed a law that implements new abortion restrictions. What does that mean for access to abortion? Read coverage on the issue from The News & Observer and The Charlotte Observer.
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North Carolina Republicans have released the text of their bill proposing a 12-week abortion ban.
GOP lawmakers announced Tuesday evening that they had reached a consensus on banning abortions in the state after 12 weeks. Late on Tuesday night, the 46-page bill was uploaded to the General Assembly’s website.
The bill, named the “Care for Women, Children, and Families Act,” includes exceptions for rape and incest, fetal anomalies and the life of the mother. It has funding for services to help families who have recently had children, such as child care and parental leave for state workers and teachers, as well as foster care and contraception.
It’s scheduled to be heard by a committee Wednesday. Lawmakers plan to finish votes on the bill by Thursday.
You can read the full bill below.
This story was originally published May 2, 2023 at 11:27 PM.
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