NC H1119

Codifies the constitutional right to abortion established in Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey into North Carolina state law by creating Article 1M in Chapter 90 of the General Statutes.

Prohibits health care providers from being subject to limitations or requirements that single out abortion services for restrictions more burdensome than those imposed on medically comparable procedures, including restrictions on specific tests, in-person visits, telemedicine, or facility requirements.

Allows abortion services without restrictions prior to fetal viability and permits abortion after fetal viability when the treating health care provider determines in good-faith medical judgment that continuation of pregnancy would pose a risk to the pregnant patient's life or health or there is a medical emergency.

Repeals existing North Carolina abortion restrictions and limitations, including Articles 1I and 1K of Chapter 90 and related statutes concerning abortion coverage and criminal prohibitions on abortion (G.S. 14-44, 14-45, and 14-45.1).

Appropriates $2,000,000 in recurring funding for the 2022-2023 fiscal year to community health centers, local health departments, and hospitals to provide FDA-approved birth control, reproductive medical care, and long-acting reversible contraceptives to underserved and uninsured patients.