Joint Statement on Successful Veto Override of the Care for Women, Children, and Families Act

Raleigh, N.C. — Today, the North Carolina Senate successfully overrode Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of Senate Bill 20, the “Care for Women, Children, and Families Act.”

Sens. Joyce Krawiec (R-Forsyth), Lisa Barnes (R-Nash), Amy Galey (R-Alamance), and Vickie Sawyer (R-Iredell) released the following statement on the override:

“This is a monumental moment for women, children, and families in North Carolina. Our bill puts to rest all of the noise and lies we’ve been hearing this past week, and brings to life a culture that cherishes motherhood and saves the lives of the unborn.”