Endorsed by North Carolina Right to Life, an anti-abortion group, in the 2024 General Election.
Oct 16, 2024
Mark voted to pass a bill modifying provisions of the existing 12-week ban, including rules about in-person consent and when medication abortion can be used as a method.
Jun 27, 2023
Mark voted to pass a bill that bans abortions after the 12th week of pregnancy, with limited exceptions.
May 16, 2023
“It’s not restrictive enough, I think,” said Rep. Mark Pless (R-Haywood). “This to me is no different than the decision to kill your child at 2 years old. We treat people criminally for that.”
Aug 22, 2022
Mark voted to pass a bill that bans abortions based on race, sex, or prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome.
May 6, 2021
Mark sponsored a bill that bans abortions based on race, sex, or prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome.
Mar 30, 2021
Mark sponsored a bill banning abortions after embryonic cardiac activity is detected, which happens at around six weeks, with an exception for medical emergencies and no exceptions for rape or incest.
Jan 28, 2021