FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 9th, 2025
Contact: Ashley Vaughan
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FINDING GRACE FAMILY BILL FILED IN NC HOUSE TO DEFEND THE UNBORN
Today a critical piece of legislation, HB 844, was filed in the NC House that aims to protect the lives of unborn babies in our state. Thanks to this bill, North Carolina legislators now have the chance to save tens of thousands of lives in our state every year.
Unfortunately, since the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022 North Carolina has become an abortion destination state in the southeast. Most neighboring southern states have already enacted protections at conception or at the point a heartbeat is detected. SB20, which instituted a 12-week gestational limit on abortion, was a great start to defending life in our state. But polls show that an increasing number of North Carolinians hold the view that life begins at fertilization. Additionally, state statistics on abortion show that 92% of all abortions in North Carolina are performed before 12 weeks, meaning the 12-week gestational limit is not saving many lives.
“This bill is necessary for saving the lives of more unborn babies, because 92% of abortions in North Carolina take place before 12 weeks. Even more compelling, our laws are less restrictive than neighboring states, causing women to pour into North Carolina to obtain abortions and making it an abortion destination state. This needs to stop. A heartbeat is the indicator of life, both at the beginning and at the end of life. Every beating heart deserves protection, because life is a human right.” said NC Values Coalition Executive Director Tami Fitzgerald.
The sponsor of this bill is Representatives Brian Echevarria, Diane Wheatley, and Dennis Riddell.
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