Abortion bill clears Senate, now goes to Cooper for veto and subsequent override vote

The North Carolina Senate on Wednesday passed a bill prohibiting access to abortion after 12 weeks of pregnancy, with some exceptions. The measure will next be vetoed by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper.

State Sen. Joyce Krawiec, a Forsyth County Republican, attends a Feb. 16 floor voting session. She has led a number of bills in recent years seeking to limit access to abortion.

The North Carolina Senate voted along party lines on Thursday to approve a bill that stands to make abortion far less accessible, reducing the time in which all women can get an …