Plain English Summary
This bill declares that North Carolina has no legitimate governmental interest in limiting access to or use of contraception to prevent pregnancy. It establishes the right to use contraception as state policy by adding new language to North Carolina's General Statutes.
Arguments in Favor
Supporters argue this bill protects reproductive freedom and personal autonomy by preventing any potential government restrictions on contraception access. They contend that individuals should have the right to make their own decisions about whether and when to have children, and that contraception is a fundamental healthcare tool that should remain legally protected.
Arguments Against
Opponents may argue that this bill is unnecessary because contraception access is already protected under existing federal law and is not currently restricted in North Carolina. Some may also raise concerns that the bill's broad language could limit legitimate state interests in certain contexts or that it represents state-level action on an issue they believe should remain a federal matter.
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Sponsors
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Representative · District 100
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Representative · District 115
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Representative · District 92
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Representative · District 98
Cosponsors (32)
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Representative · District 114
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Representative · District 102
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Representative · District 112
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Representative · District 61
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Representative · District 66
Representative · District 88
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Representative · District 57
Representative · District 33
Representative · District 39
Representative · District 116
Representative · District 101
Representative · District 34
Representative · District 107
Representative · District 32