As of July 1, 2023, abortion in North Carolina is currently illegal after 12 weeks of pregnancy. [1] [2] In the case of rape or incest, abortion is legal through the 20th week of pregnancy. In the case of a "life-limiting" fetal abnormality, abortion is legal through the 24th week of pregnancy.

May 18, 2023 · North Carolina has a new abortion law that takes effect in July. Here is what it will do. The new law bans most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy and expands punishments for sex...

Jul 1, 2024 · That’s because a year ago today, North Carolina’s new stricter abortion law took effect, significantly diminishing abortion access in the state. The time frame for seeking most abortions dropped from 20 weeks of pregnancy to 12 weeks, and the law added an in-person requirement for state-mandated counseling at least 72 hours before an abortion.

Jan 16, 2025 · North Carolina’s Democratic governor Josh Stein unveiled new measures that extend state protections for certain health care providers and patients’ reproductive health data just a few days before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

Jan 16, 2025 · Democratic North Carolina Governor Josh Stein issued an executive order Thursday that he believes will further protect reproductive health care access across the state.

Jun 30, 2023 · North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signed into law significant changes to the state’s recently passed 12-week abortion ban, just hours before it is set to take effect Saturday.

Senate Bill 20 bans abortion after 12 weeks of pregnancy in most circumstances. Additionally, it creates more barriers for patients seeking abortion across the board.

Jan 16, 2025 · CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- North Carolina's Democratic Gov. Josh Stein unveiled new measures on Thursday that extend state protections for certain health care providers and patients' reproductive health data just a few days before President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

Sep 30, 2023 · A federal judge on Saturday blocked two provisions of a near-total ban on abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy from taking effect in North Carolina, saying that one of the provisions is...

May 17, 2023 · North Carolina lawmakers have voted to override the governor's veto of a ban on most abortions after 12 weeks. The measure was passed by the state's Republican-controlled legislature in early...