NC H603

Prohibits abortion of an unborn child at 20 or more weeks postfertilization age unless necessary to prevent serious health risk to the pregnant woman, based on medical evidence that unborn children can feel pain at that stage.

Requires physicians to determine probable postfertilization age of unborn child before performing abortion, except in medical emergencies or when removing a dead unborn child.

Mandates reporting by physicians to Department of Health and Human Services beginning January 1, 2020, including postfertilization age, abortion method, intra-fetal injections used, and demographic information.

Establishes criminal penalties of Class D felony for intentionally or recklessly violating the prohibition; exempts pregnant women from prosecution.

Provides civil remedies allowing pregnant woman or fetus's father to sue for actual and punitive damages, plus attorneys' fees, for intentional or reckless violations; creates litigation defense fund in Attorney General's office.