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Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Republicans introduce bill to impose more restrictive abortion ban in North Carolina
Three Republican representatives have introduced a bill that seeks to impose a more restrictive abortion ban in the state, according to WLOS. House Bill 804, which was filed last Friday, aims to prohibit all abortions from fertilization to birth, with exceptions only for life-threatening risks. The proposed legislation comes less than two years after North Carolina's most recent abortion law. ALSO READ: Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson says he would sign 6-week abortion bill That law reduced the permissible time frame for abortions from 20 weeks to 12 weeks, according to WLOS. Under current law, unlawful abortions can result in less than two years of imprisonment. The new bill would propose significantly harsher penalties, including a minimum of 10 years in prison, a civil penalty of $100,000, and the revocation of medical licenses for violators. VIDEO: Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson says he would sign 6-week abortion bill
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
North Carolina Republicans file one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the country
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — State lawmakers are considering what would be one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the country. House Bill 804, filed by Republican Representative Keith Kidwell, would make abortion after conception illegal except only to save the life of the mother. There are no exceptions for rape or incest. Representative Kidwell and other Republican lawmakers didn't respond to a request for an interview. The bill defines an unborn child as 'an individual living member of the homo sapiens species from fertilization until birth, including the entire embryonic and fetal stages of development.' If the bill becomes law, anyone involved in performing or receiving an abortion could be found guilty of a felony, which in North Carolina means they could spend up to life in prison. It also allows for physicians or medical professionals to have their licenses revoked if they're involved in administering abortions. In a statement, a Planned Parenthood representative said in part, 'Abortion is a critical component of comprehensive reproductive health care, and everyone deserves access to the care they need, without politicians controlling when, how, or why.' The bill was filed on Friday and hasn't yet been referred to committee. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
