NC H695

Prohibits application of foreign law in North Carolina family law cases (divorce, child custody, support, alimony) if it would violate fundamental constitutional rights, effective September 1, 2013.

Expands healthcare provider conscience protections to allow nurses and other health care providers (in addition to physicians) to refuse to perform or participate in abortions based on moral, ethical, or religious grounds without disciplinary action.

Prohibits abortion coverage in qualified health plans offered through the state health insurance exchange; prohibits counties and municipalities from providing abortion coverage greater than the State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees, effective October 1, 2013.

Makes sex-selective abortion illegal, allowing civil damages and injunctions against violators; permits claims by the woman, her spouse, guardian, or parent (if minor), with fines ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 for contempt violations, effective October 1, 2013.

Requires physicians performing surgical abortions to be physically present during the entire procedure and requires physicians prescribing medication abortions to be in the same room when medication is administered; directs Department of Health and Human Services to adopt clinic standards similar to ambulatory surgical centers by January 1, 2014.