SB 871 North Carolina Senate · 2025-2026 Session

Community Emergency Response Training.

This North Carolina legislation appropriates three million dollars in recurring funds to the Department of Public Safety for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funds are designated to expand and promote the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program, which trains volunteers to assist during emergencies. The Division of Emergency Management will use these resources to partner with local community organizations to conduct training sessions and develop outreach strategies. These measures aim to encourage greater community participation in emergency preparedness training programs.

Issues: ✓ Budget & Taxes

Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Apr 28, 2026 Last action Apr 29, 2026

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What changed between versions

Filed → Edition 1 · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill underwent a technical update reflecting its progression from filing to the first edition. The primary changes involve updating the document identifier to match the official bill number (S871) and recording the specific referral date to the Senate Rules and Operations Committee, while removing the initial filing date and internal tracking codes.

TECHNICAL

Updated the document identifier from an internal tracking code to the official bill number S871-v-1.

Removed the initial filing date of April 28, 2026, and internal tracking codes associated with the draft version.

TIMELINE

Added the specific referral date of April 29, 2026, to the Rules and Operations of the Senate.

Floor votes