Domestic Violence Divorce Reform Act.
This bill modifies North Carolina's divorce laws to allow victims of domestic violence to file for divorce without waiting the usual one-year separation period. To qualify for this expedited process, the applicant must provide proof of abuse through a domestic violence protection order, a criminal conviction against their spouse, or a judge's ruling based on evidence such as police records or medical documentation. Additionally, the legislation allocates $50,000 in state funds to a specific nonprofit organization to support victims of domestic violence. The changes apply to divorce cases filed after the law takes effect and do not impact cases already pending in court.
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Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 28, 2026
Last action Apr 29, 2026
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The bill was updated to include additional sponsors and change the document identifier from a draft number to a formal edition number. The substantive text regarding divorce laws, funding amounts, and effective dates remains unchanged.
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The bill's scope and applicability remain the same; no changes were made to the legal provisions or who the law affects.
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Added Representatives Johnson-Hostler, Charles Smith, and Turner to the list of primary sponsors.
Changed the document header from a draft identifier (DRH10597-NJa-58) to a formal edition identifier (H1070-v-1).
Updated the footer text to reflect 'House Bill 1070-First Edition' instead of the draft identifier.
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3 primary · 35 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Allen Buansi
DDemocratic
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Charles Smith
DDemocratic
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Monika Johnson-Hostler
DDemocratic
Co
Abe Jones
DDemocratic
Co
Allison Dahle
DDemocratic
Co
Amanda Cook
DDemocratic
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Amber Baker
DDemocratic
Co
Amos Quick
DDemocratic
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Becky Carney
DDemocratic
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Brian Turner
DDemocratic
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Bryan Cohn
DDemocratic
Co
Carolyn Logan
DDemocratic
Co
Cynthia Ball
DDemocratic
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