North Carolina 2023-2024 Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 745 — DOA/DOI Auth. Clar. for State-Owned Build.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023-2024 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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What changed in the latest version

17 added · 18 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the recent revisions to Senate Bill 745, some redundant language was removed to streamline how the Commissioner addresses hazards related to life, safety, or property. The bill clarifies the procedures for restraining violations and ensuring compliance with building codes. These changes make it easier for officials to act quickly when there are risks and promote clearer communication between agencies, ultimately enhancing public safety.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Apr 6, 2023 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2023 S 1 SENATE BILL 745 Short Title:
745 SESSION 2023 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS35255-MH-47 Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AMEND THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION TO INSPECT STATE-OWNED BUILDINGS AND PROPERTIES AND TO REQUIRE FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTIONS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE.
Rules and Operations of the Senate April 10, 2023 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AMEND THE AUTHORITY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION TO INSPECT STATE-OWNED BUILDINGS AND PROPERTIES AND TO REQUIRE FIRE PROTECTION INSPECTIONS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE.
IftheCommissioner determines that an imminent unduehazardto life, safety, orproperty exists because of a defect, condition, or the use of a building owned by the State, the Commissioner may (i) restrain, correct, or abate the violation or (ii) prevent the occupancy or use of the building, structure, or land until the violation is corrected." SECTION 2.
If theCommissioner determines that an imminent unduehazardto life, safety, orproperty exists because of a defect, condition, or the use of a building owned by the State, the Commissioner may (i) restrain, correct, or abate the violation or (ii) prevent the occupancy or use of the building, structure, or land until the violation is corrected." SECTION 2.
The Commissioner shall notify in writing the agency or official in charge of the property property, pursuant to the procedures under G.S.
The Commissioner shall notify in writing the agencyor official in charge of the propertyproperty, pursuant to the procedures under G.S.
If the Commissioner determines that an imminent undue hazard to life, safety, or property exists because of a defect, condition, or the use of a building owned by the State, the Commissioner may(i)restrain, correct, orabatetheviolationor(ii)prevent theoccupancy oruseofthebuilding, structure, or land until the violation is corrected.
If the Commissioner determines that an imminent undue hazard to life, safety, or property exists because of a defect, condition, or the use of a building owned by the State, the Commissioner may(i) restrain, correct, orabatetheviolationor(ii)prevent theoccupancyoruseofthebuilding, structure, or land until the violation is corrected.
The Commissioner shall act as the appropriate *DRS35255-MH-47* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 official inspector or inspection department for the purposes of G.S.
The Commissioner shall act as the appropriate *S745-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 official inspector or inspection department for the purposes of G.S.
(1) The Commissioner of Insurance shall notify in writing the Department of Administration of any defect or condition noted by the Commissioner or any improvement considered bytheCommissionerto benecessary to complywith the sections of the North Carolina State Building Code pertaining to electrical systems and fire protection.
(1) The Commissioner of Insurance shall notify in writing the Department of Administration of any defect or condition noted by the Commissioner or any improvement considered bythe Commissionerto benecessaryto complywith the sections of the North Carolina State Building Code pertaining to electrical systems and fire protection.
(2) The Department of Administration, within 30 days of receipt of a notification issued pursuant to subdivision (1) of this subsection, shall respond to the Commissioner of Insurance to indicate that any defect or condition noted by the Commissioner or any improvement considered by the Commissioner to be necessary has been addressed or completed, or to indicate that the Department of Administration intends to work with the Commissioner to formulate and implement a plan to address the defect or condition.
(2) The Department of Administration, within 30 days of receipt of a notification issued pursuant to subdivision (1) of this subsection, shall respond to the Commissioner of Insurance to indicate that any defect or condition noted by the Commissioner or anyimprovement considered bythe Commissioner to be necessaryhas been addressed or completed, or to indicate that the Department of Administration intends to work with the Commissioner to formulate and implement a plan to address the defect or condition.
(i) prevent the unlawful maintenance, erection, construction, reconstruction, or alteration of purpose, (ii) restrain, Page 2 DRS35255-MH-47 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 correct, or abate the violation, or (iii) prevent the occupancy or use of the building, structure, or land until the violation is corrected.
(i) prevent the unlawful maintenance, erection, construction, reconstruction, or alteration of purpose, (ii) restrain, Page 2 Senate Bill 745-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 correct, or abate the violation, or (iii) prevent the occupancy or use of the building, structure, or land until the violation is corrected.
The Department of Administration shall provide records of all inspections and approvals required by the North Carolina State Building Code to the Commissioner.
The Department of Administration shall provide records of all inspections and approvals required bythe North Carolina State Building Code to the Commissioner.
For the purposes of this subdivision, the Secretary shall consult with and cooperate with theCommissionerofInsurance with regardto fireprotection features and components, and electrical installation means for buildings and properties owned by the State.
For the purposes of this subdivision, the Secretary shall consult with and cooperate with theCommissionerof Insurance with regardto fireprotection features and components, and electrical installation means for buildings and properties owned by the State.
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  3. Filed

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Who sponsors SB 745?
SB 745 is sponsored by Vickie Sawyer (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 745?
This bill died with 2023-2024 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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