North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee 3 R cosponsors

SB 170 — Foster Parents Rights/Notice.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 20% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    0 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 R).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

8 added · 9 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Senate Bill 170 primarily involve updates to its official filing and reference details. Specifically, it has now been assigned to the Rules and Operations of the Senate as part of the current legislative session. While the main title and purpose of the bill remain the same—focusing on the rights of foster parents and ensuring they receive proper notice—these administrative updates are essential for tracking the bill's progress and ensuring it moves through the legislative process effectively. This matters because proper handling and organization of legislation can impact how quickly and efficiently important issues are addressed.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Feb 25, 2025 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 170 Short Title:
170 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS45088-NB-33 Short Title:Foster Parents Rights/Notice.
Foster Parents Rights/Notice.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ENSURE FOSTER PARENTS RECEIVE NOTICE PRIOR TO A JUVENILE BEING PLACED WITH A PARENT.
Rules and Operations of the Senate February 26, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ENSURE FOSTER PARENTS RECEIVE NOTICE PRIOR TO A JUVENILE BEING PLACED WITH A PARENT.
*DRS45088-NB-33*
*S170-v-1*
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

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

  3. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 176 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (176)

176 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 170?
SB 170 is sponsored by Norman W. Sanderson (Republican), Tom McInnis (Republican), and Jim Burgin (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 170?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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