NC Republicans override Dem governor’s veto of abortion ban.

North Carolina Republicans Override Governor’s Veto to Pass 12-Week Abortion Ban

North Carolina Republicans have used their supermajority to pass a pro-life measure into law, overriding Democratic Governor Roy Cooper’s veto of a 12-week abortion ban. The “Care for Women, Children, and Families Act” prohibits abortions after 12 weeks, with exceptions for rape or incest until 20 weeks and fetal abnormalities until 24 weeks.

Pro-Life Victory

“Today the North Carolina House of Representatives has affirmed the value of human life, and I am proud that the ‘Care for Women, Children, and Families Act’ is now law,” said North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore. “Senate Bill 20 will save lives and provide needed support for women and families while putting North Carolina’s abortion law in line with the most of rest of the free world.”

The override required all Republicans in the state House, including a recently defected Democrat, to vote together. Despite pressure from Governor Cooper, who argued that the ban would lead “to harm for pregnant women and their families,” the caucus voted together 72-48 to implement the abortion ban.

Assistance for Pregnant Women

The bill also provides millions of dollars in assistance to pregnant women, including $75 million for childcare and another $59 million for foster-related care. “This bill provides resources for the pregnant woman. It provides broad resources and a significant knowledge base to enable her, to equip her in finding a path forward — a path forward for her, and a path forward for her unborn child,” said Rep. Kristin Baker.

Condemnation from Democrats

The bill was widely condemned by North Carolina Democrats, including Attorney General Josh Stein, who is running for governor. However, Tami Fitzgerald of the North Carolina Values Association said, “Today marks the beginning of North Carolina’s first real step towards becoming a pro-life state. Pro-life North Carolinians have waited over 50 years to roll back the gestational age for sanctioned killing of pre-born children. With this veto override, legislators have rejected Governor Cooper’s extreme, unreasonable position of abortion without restriction up to birth.”

The House gallery was flooded with pro-abortion supporters who screamed “shame” at the Republicans after the vote.

• The “Care for Women, Children, and Families Act” bans abortions after 12 weeks, with exceptions for rape or incest until 20 weeks and fetal abnormalities until 24 weeks.
• The override required all Republicans in the state House, including a recently defected Democrat, to vote together.
• The bill provides millions of dollars in assistance to pregnant women, including $75 million for childcare and another $59 million for foster-related care.
• The bill was widely condemned by North Carolina Democrats, including Attorney General Josh Stein, who is running for governor.

North Carolina has taken a significant step towards becoming a pro-life state with the passage of the “Care for Women, Children, and Families Act.” The bill not only bans abortions after 12 weeks but also provides much-needed assistance to pregnant women. While Democrats have condemned the bill, Republicans have stood firm in their belief that every life is valuable and deserving of protection.