Bill > S413

This bill adds a new article to North Carolina's state statutes explicitly protecting the right to use contraception by establishing two key provisions: first, it creates a formal legislative declaration that the right to use contraception is a fundamental liberty aimed at preventing pregnancy, and second, it explicitly states that the state has no legitimate governmental interest in limiting an individual's freedom to use contraception. The bill, titled the "Right to Use Contraception Act," aims to legally affirm and protect an individual's ability to access and use contraceptive methods without potential governmental interference. By adding this new article to Chapter 90 of the General Statutes, the bill provides a clear legal framework that emphasizes personal reproductive autonomy and prevents potential future restrictions on contraceptive access. The legislation becomes effective immediately upon becoming law, signaling the state's commitment to protecting reproductive rights.

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S413