North Carolina 2023-2024 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 26 D · 2 I cosponsors

HB 670 — Preserve Access to Contraceptives.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023-2024 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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

61 added · 60 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to House Bill 670 provide clarifications on the availability and management of emergency contraceptive pills at North Carolina's public universities. The bill now specifies that each university must have at least one vending machine for these pills in a student-friendly location and that the pills must be in their original packaging and properly stored. This change is significant because it ensures easy access to emergency contraceptives for students, promoting reproductive health and safety on campuses.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2023 H 1 HOUSE BILL 670 Short Title:
670 Apr 18, 2023 SESSION 2023 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH10321-MGa-109A Short Title:
Representative von Haefen.
Representatives von Haefen, Butler, Prather, and Budd (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT DECLARING AN UNLIMITED RIGHT TO USE CONTRACEPTION TO PREVENT PREGNANCY;
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House April 19, 2023 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT DECLARING AN UNLIMITED RIGHT TO USE CONTRACEPTION TO PREVENT PREGNANCY;
(a) For purposes of this section, the term "emergency contraceptive pills" means medication in the form of one or more pills that is approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA)and can significantlyreduce therisk ofpregnancy aftersexual intercourse.
(a) For purposes of this section, the term "emergency contraceptive pills" means medication in the form of one or more pills that is approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA)and can significantlyreduce therisk ofpregnancyaftersexual intercourse.
(b) The board of trustees of each constituent institution of The University of North Carolina that is an institution of higher education shall make emergency contraceptive pills *DRH10321-MGa-109A* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 available for purchase in at least one vending machine on the main campus of the institution.
*H670-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 (b) The board of trustees of each constituent institution of The University of North Carolina that is an institution of higher education shall make emergency contraceptive pills available for purchase in at least one vending machine on the main campus of the institution.
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 29 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (29)

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 670?
HB 670 is sponsored by Deb Butler (Democratic), Lindsey Prather (Democratic), Laura Budd (Democratic), Eric Ager (Democratic), Vernetta Alston (Democratic), Autry, Amber M. Baker (Democratic), Cynthia Ball (Democratic), Mary Belk (Democratic), Gloristine Brown (Democratic), Kanika Brown (Democratic), Allen Buansi (Democratic), Becky Carney (Democratic), Maria Cervania (Democratic), Sarah Crawford (Democratic), Carla D. Cunningham (U), Allison A. Dahle (Democratic), Gill, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Zack Hawkins (Democratic), Ya Liu (Democratic), Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), Tim Longest (Democratic), Nasif Majeed (U), Marcia Morey (Democratic), Renée A. Price (Democratic), James Roberson (Democratic), Rudow, Staton-Williams, Charles Smith (Democratic), Joe John (Democratic), and Julie von Haefen (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 670?
This bill died with 2023-2024 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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