Budget & Taxes

died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 847: Tyler's Law.

This bill, known as Tyler's Law, requires North Carolina to conduct a full investigation before officially ruling any death as a suicide. Under the new rules, medical examiners must interview people connected to the scene and test for gunshot residue if a firearm was involved, ensuring these steps are documented before a final determination is made. To support this expanded work, the legislation increases the fee paid to county medical examiners from $200 to $400 per case and provides state funding to cover the cost increase starting in 2026. The law applies to all deaths occurring on or after it becomes effective, aiming to ensure thorough reviews of apparent suicides.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases funding for county medical examiners and expands investigation resources, directly supporting state budget appropriations for public health services.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases funding for medical examiners and mandates thorough investigations into suicides, directly supporting mental health services and public health protocols.85% confidence

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died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 929: Forsyth County Affordable Housing Funding.

This bill directs $1 million in state funds to Forsyth County to help build affordable housing in Forsyth County and the City of Winston-Salem. The money will be given as a grant to Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County, Inc., which will use it specifically for construction projects. The funding is designated as nonrecurring and is scheduled to become available starting July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $1M state funds for affordable housing construction, directly advancing budget appropriations for essential public services.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill allocates $1M grant to Habitat for Humanity specifically for affordable housing construction projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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died · North Carolina · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 987: Lower Healthcare Costs.

This bill creates a special fund to protect North Carolina state employees from having their take-home pay reduced if their health insurance premiums rise. To achieve this, the state will transfer $150 million from scholarship reserves to the new fund, which will be used to supplement employee compensation and maintain their net income. The State Treasurer, in consultation with the Office of State Human Resources, will manage the fund and establish rules for its administration. The law takes effect on July 1, 2026, and applies specifically to participants in the North Carolina State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $150M from scholarship reserves to protect state employees' take-home pay, directly advancing budget appropriations and funding essential personnel benefits.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a fund to protect state employees from health insurance premium increases, effectively shielding them from reduced take-home pay due to healthcare costs.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates a fund to protect state employees from pay reductions due to rising health insurance premiums, directly supporting worker compensation and benefits.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 29, 2026

SB 867: Increased Admin Fund for Medicaid.

This bill allocates $6.5 million in one-time funding to North Carolina's Department of Health and Human Services to cover increased administrative costs within the Medicaid program. The money will be distributed to county departments of social services to help them manage expenses resulting from recent federal changes. The legislation allows these funds to be used without requiring additional state reporting that would normally be needed for such financial transfers. Effective retroactively from July 1, 2025, the act aims to ensure counties have the necessary resources to handle their Medicaid administrative duties.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $6.5M to fund Medicaid administrative costs, directly increasing funding for public services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $6.5M to cover Medicaid administrative costs, ensuring program stability and preventing funding gaps.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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passed · North Carolina · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 1040: Repeal CON for ASCs and Inpatient Rehab.

This bill removes the requirement for Ambulatory Surgical Facilities and Inpatient Rehabilitation Services to obtain a Certificate of Need before opening or expanding in North Carolina. It directly affects healthcare providers operating these facilities by eliminating a regulatory approval step that previously required state permission for new construction or major expansions. The legislation also allocates funds to the Department of Health and Human Services to help phase out the remaining Certificate of Need laws in the state and updates legal definitions to exclude behavioral health facilities from these review processes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill eliminates Certificate of Need requirements, reducing regulatory burdens and administrative costs for healthcare providers, which promotes fiscal efficiency.75% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoving Certificate of Need requirements expands access to healthcare facilities and reduces regulatory barriers for providers.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 30, 2026

HB 1096: First in Flight Act.

HB 1096, the First in Flight Act, allocates state funding to support North Carolina's aerospace industry and airport infrastructure. The bill creates a new aviation capital project account to provide grants to airports for modernization projects, provided those projects are linked to agreements with aerospace businesses. Additionally, it establishes an aerospace apprenticeship program and funds community college training initiatives to develop a skilled workforce in the sector. These measures aim to strengthen the state's economic position in aviation by improving facilities and expanding educational opportunities.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funding for aerospace projects, airport modernization, and workforce training programs.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill funds community college training and establishes an aerospace apprenticeship program to develop a skilled workforce.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds aerospace apprenticeships and workforce training, directly expanding employment opportunities and skill development for workers.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill allocates funding to modernize aviation infrastructure and develop a skilled aerospace workforce, directly advancing the technology sector.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates state funding for airport modernization, apprenticeships, and workforce training to strengthen aviation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Apprenticeships Airports

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died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 901: CFSS Gun Prsnt. for Grade 7 and 9 Students.

This bill requires the North Carolina Center for Safer Schools to create an interactive presentation detailing the legal, medical, and emotional consequences of youth gun possession and related issues. It mandates that all public schools provide this presentation to every seventh and ninth-grade student, with parents receiving notice and the option to opt their children out at least two weeks in advance. The legislation also allocates $900,000 in recurring state funds starting in 2026 to help schools develop the necessary training and materials for delivering the program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $900,000 in recurring state funds to support a school safety education program.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $900,000 for student safety education and mandates curriculum on gun consequences.85% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety

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in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 29, 2026

HB 1070: 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.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $50,000 in state funds to support domestic violence victims, directly funding a public service.90% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill expedites divorce for domestic violence victims using criminal convictions and protection orders, directly supporting victim protection and criminal justice outcomes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Domestic Violence Judges

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died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 930: Traffic Signal Preemption Software.

This bill allocates $2.7 million from the Highway Fund to North Carolina's Department of Transportation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funds are designated to purchase and install traffic signal preemption technology, which enables emergency vehicles to communicate with traffic lights to change signals in their favor. This system aims to reduce response times for first responders and enhance safety at intersections by prioritizing their passage. The legislation takes effect on July 1, 2026, and directly impacts the state's transportation infrastructure and emergency services.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates $2.7M from the Highway Fund to fund traffic signal preemption technology, directly supporting budget appropriations for public safety and transportation infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill funds and installs traffic signal preemption technology to enhance emergency response safety.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates $2.7M to purchase traffic signal preemption technology, enhancing road safety and emergency response times.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety Tags Public Safety

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died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 23, 2026

SB 812: Tax Fraud Analytics Funding.

This North Carolina bill allocates $4.4 million in recurring state funds starting in the 2026-2027 fiscal year to support tax fraud detection efforts. The money will be given to the Department of Revenue to expand its existing contract with the Government Data Analytics Center for software, data analysis, and technical infrastructure. These resources are intended to improve the state's ability to identify tax evasion and manage collection cases through enhanced analytics and managed services. The legislation takes effect on July 1, 2026, and directs the department to continue working with the analytics center's public-private partnerships.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $4.4M to enhance tax fraud detection and revenue collection, strengthening fiscal management and protecting state funds.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill funds technology infrastructure and data analytics to enhance tax fraud detection capabilities.85% confidence

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