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NC H804

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Keith Kidwell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits abortion from the point of fertilization, with the only exception being when a licensed physician determines the pregnant woman has a life-threatening physical condition that places her at risk of death or serious substantial impairment of a major bodily function

  • Excludes from the definition of abortion: birth control devices, oral contraceptives, removal of ectopic pregnancies, removal of a dead unborn child from spontaneous abortion, and acts intended to save the life of the unborn child

  • Establishes criminal penalties of Class B1 felony if the violation results in death of an unborn child, or Class B2 felony for other violations, plus civil penalties of at least $100,000 per violation

  • Requires mandatory revocation of medical licenses for physicians or healthcare professionals who perform abortions in violation of the law, while explicitly exempting pregnant women from criminal, civil, or administrative penalties

  • Repeals existing North Carolina abortion statutes including Articles 1I and 1K of Chapter 90 and abortion clinic licensing provisions, effective July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Human Life Protection Act of 2025

Health Services

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

4/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House4/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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