North Carolina · HB 1232 · 2025Did Not Pass

Constitutional Amendment/Life at Fertilization

Proposed state constitutional amendment declaring that life begins at fertilization; as introduced it would have classified abortion as homicide, drawing significant controversy and a sponsor's withdrawal of support.

Status: Stalled in House Rules Committee after public backlash
Status date: 2026-05-14
State: North Carolina
Session year: 2025

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Reproductive Health

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