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NC S909

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/15/2024

Primary Sponsor

Rachel Hunt

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Adds Section 39 to Article I of the North Carolina Constitution establishing that the State shall not restrict a woman's right to decide to have an abortion.

  • Prohibits the State from restricting access to contraception, fertility treatment, continuing one's own pregnancy, or miscarriage care.

  • Allows the State to restrict abortion after fetal viability unless the termination is necessary to preserve the life or health of the woman, or to further the health or safety of the woman seeking termination.

  • Defines "undue burden" as any burden placing a substantial obstacle in the path of a woman seeking to terminate a pregnancy prior to fetal viability.

  • Submits the amendment to North Carolina voters at the 2024 general election, with the amendment becoming effective January 1, 2025 if a majority votes in favor.

Legislative Description

Protect Women's Healthcare

Abortion; Constitution

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

5/16/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate5/16/2024

Full Bill Text

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