North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

SB 794 — NC Victims of Crime Assistance Act.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Introduced
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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 is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    0 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 D).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

13 added · 14 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Senate Bill 794 includes a specific reference to the "Governor's Crime Commission" for administering an Assistance Competitive Grant Program and slight wording adjustments. This change clarifies who will oversee the program, which is important for ensuring accountability and effective management of funds meant to support victims of crime in North Carolina. Overall, these modifications aim to enhance the bill's clarity and operational structure.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Apr 21, 2026 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 794 Short Title:
794 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS15370-MLf-160 Short Title:NC Victims of Crime Assistance Act.
NC Victims of Crime Assistance Act.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO CREATE THE NORTH CAROLINA VICTIMS OF CRIME ASSISTANCE ACT, FUND, AND COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM.
Rules and Operations of the Senate April 22, 2026 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO CREATE THE NORTH CAROLINA VICTIMS OF CRIME ASSISTANCE ACT, FUND, AND COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM.
*DRS15370-MLf-160* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 "§ 15B-53.
*S794-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 "§ 15B-53.
– There is established the North Carolina Victims of Crime Assistance Competitive Grant Program to be administered by the Governor's Crime Commission for the purpose of awarding and distributing grants to public or nonprofit organizations serving residents of the State through victim assistance programs.
– There is established the North Carolina Victims of Crime Assistance Competitive Grant Program to be administered bythe Governor's Crime Commission for the purpose of awarding and distributing grants to public or nonprofit organizations serving residents of the State through victim assistance programs.
Page 2 DRS15370-MLf-160 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (3) Thecurrent, unencumberedfunds available within theNorth Carolina Victims of Crime Assistance Fund.
Page 2 Senate Bill 794-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (3) Thecurrent, unencumberedfunds available within theNorth Carolina Victims of Crime Assistance Fund.
… (4) For support of the General Court of Justice, the sum of one hundred forty-seven fifty-one dollars and fifty cents ($147.50) ($151.00) in the district court, including cases before a magistrate, and the sum of one hundred fifty-four fifty-eight dollars and fifty cents ($154.50) ($158.00) in the superior court, to be remitted to the State Treasurer.
… (4) For support of the General Court of Justice, the sum of one hundred forty-seven fifty-one dollars and fifty cents ($147.50) ($151.00) in the district court, including cases before a magistrate, and the sum of one hundred fifty-four fifty-eight dollars and fiftycents ($154.50) ($158.00) in the superior court, to be remitted to the State Treasurer.
… DRS15370-MLf-160 Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (2) Marriage Licenses.
… Senate Bill 794-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (2) Marriage Licenses.
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

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

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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0 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 177 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (177)

177 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 794?
SB 794 is sponsored by Joyce Waddell (Democratic) and Woodson Bradley (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 794?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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