North Carolina's Republican legislative body recently passed a bill banning abortions after 12 weeks with a few exceptions for rape, incest or to preserve the life and health of the mother, but fortunately, the Governor of North Carolina, Roy Cooper, vetoed the bill. His veto will set up a confrontation with the legislature, which will attempt to override his veto, giving them the power to implement their proposed ban. Pro-choice activists have condemned their actions and suggest that this type of bill will increase maternal deaths by limiting access to necessary medical care before emergency situations occur. The bill is also disruptive for doctors who would like to provide the best care possible. Patients may learn about severe genetic or health conditions in their fetus after the first trimester, making it necessary for them to have access to doctors in states where life-saving medical care is accessible. North Carolina is already a popular destination for women seeking abortions from the surrounding states due to its previous abortion laws. If enacted, this new law would make the state's proposed ban one of the most restrictive in the country.