Bill Summary for H 28 (2019-2020)

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Feb 5 2019

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View NCGA Bill Details2019-2020 Session
House Bill 28 (Public) Filed Tuesday, February 5, 2019
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT AN ABORTION FROM BEING PERFORMED AFTER 13 WEEKS OF PREGNANCY UNLESS THERE IS A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.
Intro. by Kidwell.

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Amends GS 14-45.1 regarding unlawful abortions. Makes it lawful to advise, procure, or cause a miscarriage or abortion during the first 13 weeks of a woman's pregnancy (currently, during the first 20 weeks), or after the thirteenth week (currently, after the twentieth week) if there is a medical emergency, when the procedure is performed by a qualified, licensed physician in a certified hospital or clinic, as specified. Makes conforming changes. Effective December 1, 2019.