North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee 21 D cosponsors

HB 522 — Crisis Pregnancy Center Fraud Prevention Act.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    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 is in committee in the House. Introduced March 26, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 21 sponsors

    2 primary, 19 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (21 D).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

148 added · 147 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 522 adds a new section that specifically addresses deceptive advertising practices related to abortion and emergency contraceptive services. It emphasizes that no one should be misled or delayed when seeking healthcare during pregnancy. This change is significant because it aims to protect individuals from false information and ensures they receive accurate and timely care.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 H 1 HOUSE BILL 522 Short Title:
522 Mar 26, 2025 SESSION 2025 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH40314-MGa-114A Short Title:
Representative von Haefen.
Representatives von Haefen, Butler, and Crawford (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT PROVIDING FOR GREATER ACCOUNTABILITY OF CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTERS BY DEFINING AS A DECEPTIVE OR UNFAIR PRACTICE THE ACT OF KNOWINGLY ADVERTISING THAT ABORTION OR EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTIVE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE WHEN THE PERSON OR ENTITY PUBLISHING THE ADVERTISEMENT DOES NOT PROVIDE THOSE SERVICES;
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House March 27, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT PROVIDING FOR GREATER ACCOUNTABILITY OF CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTERS BY DEFINING AS A DECEPTIVE OR UNFAIR PRACTICE THE ACT OF KNOWINGLY ADVERTISING THAT ABORTION OR EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTIVE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE WHEN THE PERSON OR ENTITY PUBLISHING THE ADVERTISEMENT DOES NOT PROVIDE THOSE SERVICES;
and Whereas, some anti-abortion centers go so far as to advertise so-called "medication abortion reversal," a dangerous and deceptive practice that is not supported by science or clinical standards, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, or by the United States Food and Drug Administration;
and Whereas, some anti-abortion centers go so far as to advertise so-called "medication abortion reversal," a dangerous and deceptive practice that is not supported by science or clinical standards, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, or by the *H522-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 United States Food and Drug Administration;
and the American Medical Association states, *DRH40314-MGa-114A* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 "[Physicians] do not and cannot, without misleading them, tell their patients that it may be possible to reverse a medication abortion";
and the American Medical Association states, "[Physicians] do not and cannot, without misleading them, tell their patients that it may be possible to reverse a medication abortion";
and no one should be deceived, manipulated, or face unnecessary delays when seeking support or healthcare during pregnancy, whether they plan to continue a pregnancy or terminate the pregnancy;
and no one should be deceived, manipulated, or face unnecessarydelays when seeking support or healthcare during pregnancy, whether they plan to continue a pregnancy or terminate the pregnancy;
9 PART I.
PART I.
(4) Any other narrowly tailored relief that the court deems necessary to remedy the adverse effects of the violation of this section.
Page 2 House Bill 522-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (4) Any other narrowly tailored relief that the court deems necessary to remedy the adverse effects of the violation of this section.
Page 2 DRH40314-MGa-114A General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (f) In addition to any other relief or remedy under this Chapter or other provision of law, in a civil action brought by a person injured by violation of this section, the court shall award to a prevailing plaintiff attorneys' fees and costs, compensatory and punitive damages, and may issue injunctive and declaratory relief.
(f) In addition to any other relief or remedy under this Chapter or other provision of law, in a civil action brought by a person injured by violation of this section, the court shall award to a prevailing plaintiff attorneys' fees and costs, compensatory and punitive damages, and may issue injunctive and declaratory relief.
(8) Whether crisis pregnancy centers enroll clients in any public benefits programs orconnect clients to otherservices and,ifso, alistoftheseprograms and services.
House Bill 522-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (8) Whether crisis pregnancy centers enroll clients in any public benefits programs orconnect clients to otherservices and,ifso, alistoftheseprograms and services.
DRH40314-MGa-114A Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (9) The nature of information provided to clients or potential clients at crisis pregnancy centers, and the nature of information included in crisis pregnancy centers' operational manuals, handbooks, or guidelines in connection to the provision of services to clients.
(9) The nature of information provided to clients or potential clients at crisis pregnancy centers, and the nature of information included in crisis pregnancy centers' operational manuals, handbooks, or guidelines in connection to the provision of services to clients.
(12) The number of crisis pregnancy centers that have an ultrasound machine on the premises and, if one is present, whether the crisis pregnancy center has a certified ultrasound technicianonstaff,either as apaid employeeor volunteer.
(12) The number of crisis pregnancy centers that have an ultrasound machine on the premises and, if one is present, whether the crisis pregnancy center has a certified ultrasound technicianonstaff,either as apaid employeeorvolunteer.
The Department of Health and Human Services may use funds appropriated by this section to hire a consultant to assist with completing the evaluation and report.
The Department of Health and Human Services mayuse funds appropriated bythis section to hire a consultant to assist with completing the evaluation and report.
Section1.1ofthisactbecomeseffectiveOctober1,2025, andapplies to advertisements published on or after that date.
Section1.1ofthisactbecomeseffectiveOctober1,2025,andapplies to advertisements published on or after that date.
Page 4 DRH40314-MGa-114A
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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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2 sponsors · 19 co-sponsors · 158 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (19)

Not signed on (158)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 522?
HB 522 is sponsored by Robert T. Reives, II (Democratic), Renée A. Price (Democratic), Lindsey Prather (Democratic), Marcia Morey (Democratic), Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), B. Ray Jeffers (Democratic), Zack Hawkins (Democratic), Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Aisha O. Dew (Democratic), Maria Cervania (Democratic), Laura Budd (Democratic), Allen Buansi (Democratic), Kanika Brown (Democratic), Gloristine Brown (Democratic), Mary Belk (Democratic), Cynthia Ball (Democratic), Vernetta Alston (Democratic), Sarah Crawford (Democratic), Deb Butler (Democratic), Julie von Haefen (Democratic), and Beth Helfrich (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 522?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 26, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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