North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee 7 R cosponsors

HB 76 — Protect Access to In Vitro Fertilization.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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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 February 10, 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

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    3 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (7 R).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

11 added · 10 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of House Bill 76 has been updated to include additional sponsors, indicating broader support for the bill. It also reflects a date change, moving from February 10 to February 11, 2025. These changes matter because they show that more legislators are backing the initiative, which could increase its chances of passing, and ensures that the bill is current and accurately reflects the legislative timeline.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 H 1 HOUSE BILL 76 Short Title:
76 Feb 10, 2025 SESSION 2025 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH40059-MG-27 Short Title:
Representative Cotham.
Representatives Cotham, Campbell, Paré, and Schietzelt (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT PROTECTING THE RIGHT TO ACCESS ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY.
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House February 11, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT PROTECTING THE RIGHT TO ACCESS ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY.
Chapter 90 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new Article to read:
Chapter 90 of the General Statutes is amended byadding a new Article to read:
*DRH40059-MG-27* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (2) The right of a health care provider to provide or assist with the provision of evidence-based information related to assisted reproductive technology.
*H76-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (2) The right of a health care provider to provide or assist with the provision of evidence-based information related to assisted reproductive technology.
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How this bill changes current law

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This bill establishes a new framework in North Carolina law protecting access to assisted reproductive technology and defining relevant terms and rights associated with it.

  • Chapter 90

    Article 10. Assisted Reproductive Technology. § 90-21.160. Definitions. The following definitions apply in this Article: (1) Assisted reproductive technology. – All treatments or procedures that include the handling of human oocytes or human embryos, including in vitro fertilization, gamete intrafallopian transfer, and zygote intrafallopian transfer. (2) Health care provider. – Either of the following: a. An individual who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized under this Chapter to provide health care services in the ordinary course of business or practice of a profession or in an approved education or training program. b. A health care facility licensed under Chapter 131E of the General Statutes to provide health care services to patients. The term "health care provider" includes (i) an agent or employee of a health care facility that is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized to provide health care services, (ii) the officers and directors of a health care facility, and (iii) an agent or employee of a health care provider who is licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized to provide health care services. (3) Health care service. – A health or medical procedure or service rendered by a health care provider that meets either of the following criteria: a. Provides testing, diagnosis, or treatment of a health condition, illness, injury, or disease. b. Dispenses drugs, medical devices, medical appliances, or medical goods for the treatment of a health condition, illness, injury, or disease. § 90-21.162. Right to access assisted reproductive technology. Neither the State nor any of its political subdivisions shall prohibit, unreasonably limit, or interfere with any of the following: (1) The right of a patient to access assisted reproductive technology. (2) The right of a health care provider to provide or assist with the provision of evidence-based information related to assisted reproductive technology. (3) The right of a health care provider to perform or assist with the performance of assisted reproductive technology. § 90-21.164. Construction. Nothing in this Article shall be construed to prohibit the enforcement of health and safety laws related to the operation of health care facilities or the provision of health care services by health care providers.

    This change introduces a new Article defining assisted reproductive technology and guaranteeing rights related to its provision and access.

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 · 5 co-sponsors · 171 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (171)

171 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 76?
HB 76 is sponsored by Jeffrey C. McNeely (Republican), Keith Kidwell (Republican), Brian Echevarria (Republican), Jonathan L. Almond (Republican), Mike Schietzelt (Republican), Erin Paré (Republican), Campbell, and Tricia Ann Cotham (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 76?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced February 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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