GOP Extremism Watch: NC Republican Proposes Unhinged Anti-Abortion Bill to Legalize Deadly Force Against Providers and Advocates

The DLCC helped break the House GOP supermajority in North Carolina last cycle and is aiming to chip away at GOP majorities to combat dangerous legislation

WASHINGTON — GOP anti-abortion extremism is reaching new heights in North Carolina after legislation was introduced that would amend the state constitution to classify abortion as homicide and allow for the use of deadly force against abortion providers and friends and family who aid in abortion access. This bill would not only legalize the use of deadly force in defense of a fertilized egg, but could also block access to IVF and certain methods of contraception. While families struggle under skyrocketing costs, Republicans are unwavering in their extremism.

Though this bill has slim odds of becoming law – thanks in part to the DLCC’s work last cycle to break the House GOP supermajority – Republicans continue to intensify attacks on reproductive care, as over a dozen GOP states considered bills to punish abortion patients as murderers last year alone. North Carolina is on the DLCC’s historic 2026 Target Map to expand Democrats’ power to block the GOP’s dangerous agenda that’s reducing access to health care and raising costs.

Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee President Heather Williams issued the following statement:

“As costs skyrocket, North Carolina Republicans refuse to address the affordability crisis and instead are turning up the heat on their dangerous crusade against reproductive health care. Classifying patients seeking abortion as murderers and legalizing deadly force against providers, family, and friends who assist with abortion care is wildly extreme and out of step with voters. As the Republican Party adopts these fringe policies that encourage violence and make it harder for families to access the care they need, voters are ready to hold Republicans accountable in November. North Carolina is on DLCC’s historic 2026 Target Map to build Democratic power and ensure dangerous legislation like this never sees the light of day.”

The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) leads the national strategy to secure Democratic power in our state legislatures. We are the campaign arm for more than 3,000 state legislators and thousands of candidates across all 50 states who are advancing Democratic values and standing up to the dangerous MAGA agenda every single day. Over the last decade, our work has flipped 10 new chamber majorities. Those new majorities have ensured Democrats in state legislatures are positioned to protect our democracy and fundamental rights, while addressing the high cost of living and advancing opportunities. The DLCC’s national strategy and target map continue to pinpoint the most efficient paths to Democratic power across all 50 states.