North Carolina 2021-2022 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 6 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 167 — Remove Barriers/Gain Access to Abortion Act.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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This bill died with 2021-2022 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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What changed in the latest version

13 added · 14 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendments made to Senate Bill 167 clarify that certain requirements do not apply to a hospital that is licensed under state law and to physicians who have specific qualifications in obstetrics or gynecology. This change is significant because it ensures that hospitals and qualified physicians are not burdened by unnecessary regulations, which could streamline health services provided to the community. Additionally, it reinforces a focus on medical conditions rather than psychological ones in the context of the bill.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Mar 1, 2021 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2021 S 1 SENATE BILL 167* Short Title:
167 SESSION 2021 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS15051-NB-27A* Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO GAIN ACCESS TO ABORTION ACT (RBG ACT).
Rules and Operations of the Senate March 2, 2021 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO GAIN ACCESS TO ABORTION ACT (RBG ACT).
The requirements of this subsection shall not apply to a hospital required to be licensed under Chapter 131E of the General Statutes.
The requirements of this subsection shall not applyto a hospital required to be licensed under Chapter 131E of the General Statutes.
the method used by *DRS15051-NB-27A* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 the qualified physician to determine the probable gestational age of the unborn child at the time the procedure is to be performed;
the method used by *S167-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 the qualified physician to determine the probable gestational age of the unborn child at the time the procedure is to be performed;
… (g) For purposes of this section, "qualified physician" means (i) a physician person who possesses, oris eligibleto possess, board certificationin obstetrics orgynecology, (ii)aphysician who possesses sufficient training based on established medical standards in safe abortion care, abortion complications, and miscarriage management, or (iii) a physician who performs an abortion in a medical emergency as defined by G.S.
… (g) For purposes of this section, "qualified physician" means (i) a physician person who possesses, oris eligibleto possess, board certificationin obstetrics or gynecology,(ii) aphysician who possesses sufficient training based on established medical standards in safe abortion care, abortion complications, and miscarriage management, or (iii) a physician who performs an abortion in a medical emergency as defined by G.S.
(h) For the purposes of this section, "medical emergency" means a condition which, in reasonable medical judgment, so complicates the medical condition of the pregnant woman as to necessitate the immediate abortion of her pregnancy to avert her death or for which a delay will create serious risk of substantial and irreversible physical impairment of a major bodily function, not including any psychological oremotionalconditions.
(h) For the purposes of this section, "medical emergency" means a condition which, in reasonable medical judgment, so complicates the medical condition of the pregnant woman as to necessitate the immediate abortion of her pregnancy to avert her death or for which a delay will create serious risk of substantial and irreversible physical impairment of a major bodily function, not includinganypsychological oremotionalconditions.
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In providing health insurance to county officers and employees, a county shall not provide abortion coverage greater than that provided by the State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees under Article 3B of Chapter 135 of the General Statutes." SECTION 4.(b) G.S.
In providing health insurance to county officers and employees, a county shall not provide abortion coverage greater than that provided bythe State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees under Article 3B of Chapter 135 of the General Statutes." SECTION 4.(b) G.S.
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  3. Filed

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2 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 168 not signed on

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Not signed on (168)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 167?
SB 167 is sponsored by Marcus, Natalie S. Murdock (Democratic), Jay J. Chaudhuri (Democratic), Foushee, Julie Mayfield (Democratic), Mujtaba A. Mohammed (Democratic), Nickel, DeAndrea Salvador (Democratic), Joyce Waddell (Democratic), Woodard, and Brent Jackson (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 167?
This bill died with 2021-2022 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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