NC H473

Prohibits North Carolina and its political subdivisions from banning, unreasonably limiting, or interfering with patient access to assisted reproductive technology (ART), including IVF, gamete intrafallopian transfer, and zygote intrafallopian transfer

Protects health care providers' rights to provide information about, perform, or assist with ART procedures

Declares that fertilized eggs or embryos existing outside the uterus shall not be considered an unborn child, natural person, or human being under state law

Appropriates $500,000 in recurring General Fund money for fiscal years 2025-2027 to increase Medicaid maternal support services (Baby Love Program), which will match $913,000 in federal funds annually

Effective upon becoming law, with the Medicaid funding provision effective July 1, 2025