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NC H533
Bill
Status
3/29/2023
Primary Sponsor
Keith Kidwell
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AI Summary
H533 - Human Life Protection Act of 2023
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Prohibits abortion after conception except when necessary to preserve the pregnant woman's life, effective July 1, 2023
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Defines "unborn child" as an individual human from fertilization until birth and excludes birth control devices and oral contraceptives from the definition of abortion
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Allows abortion only when a licensed physician determines the pregnant woman has a life-threatening physical condition from the pregnancy that places her at risk of death or substantial impairment of major bodily function, and the procedure provides the best opportunity for fetal survival unless doing so would increase maternal risk
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Establishes criminal penalties including Class B1 felony for violations resulting in fetal death, Class B2 felony for other violations, plus civil penalties of at least $100,000 per violation and revocation of physician licenses
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Protects pregnant women from criminal, civil, or administrative liability and does not penalize miscarriage or stillbirth
Legislative Description
Human Life Protection Act of 2023
Abortion; Crimes; Health Services; Occupations; Physicians; Pregnancy; Public; Public Health; Women
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
3/30/2023