North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 673 — Protect Physicians Voices/Freedom of Movement.

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 March 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

15 added · 16 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Senate Bill 673, language has been added to clarify that healthcare professionals can report safety concerns without facing restrictions. This change is important as it protects the rights of healthcare workers to speak up about issues affecting patient safety without fear of legal repercussions. By making this explicit, the bill aims to promote transparency and accountability in healthcare practices.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Mar 25, 2025 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 673 Short Title:
673 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS45307-NB-141 Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED ANACT TOMAKENONCLINICALSERVICES SUBJECTTOCONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS AND TO PROVIDE WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION AND EMPLOYMENT PROTECTIONS FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.
Rules and Operations of the Senate March 26, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED ANACT TOMAKENONCLINICALSERVICES SUBJECT TOCONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS AND TO PROVIDE WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION AND EMPLOYMENT PROTECTIONS FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.
90-21.11, only for acts and omissions directly related to the provision of medical, dental, or other health care that are subject to litigation under Article 1B of Chapter 90 of the General Statutes." PART II.
90-21.11, onlyfor acts and omissions directly related to the provision of medical, dental, or other health care that are subject to litigation under Article 1B of Chapter 90 of the General Statutes." PART II.
– An individual who is a licensed physician, physicianassistant, advancedpracticeregisterednurse as defined by theNorth Carolina Board of Nursing, or registered nurse.
– An individual who is a licensed physician, physician assistant, advancedpracticeregisterednurse as defined bytheNorth Carolina Board of Nursing, or registered nurse.
Any outpatient department including a portion of a hospital operated as an outpatient department, on or off of the hospital's main campus, *DRS45307-NB-141* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 that is operated under the hospital's control or ownership and is classified as a Business Occupancy by the Life Safety Code of the National Fire Protection Association as referenced under 42 C.F.R.
Any outpatient department including a portion of a hospital operated as an outpatient department, on or off of the hospital's main campus, *S673-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 that is operated under the hospital's control or ownership and is classified as a Business Occupancy by the Life Safety Code of the National Fire Protection Association as referenced under 42 C.F.R.
– An individual who is a licensed physician, physicianassistant, advancedpracticeregisterednurseas definedbytheNorth Carolina Board of Nursing, or registered nurse.
– An individual who is a licensed physician, physician assistant, advancedpracticeregisterednurseas defined bytheNorth Carolina Board of Nursing, or registered nurse.
Page 2 DRS45307-NB-141 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 "§ 66-506.
Page 2 Senate Bill 673-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 "§ 66-506.
(a) Any nondisclosure agreement entered into with a health care professional must explicitly statethat it does not restrictthe healthcareprofessional fromreporting safety concerns, ethical violations, or illegal activities.
(a) Any nondisclosure agreement entered into with a health care professional must explicitlystatethat it does not restrictthe healthcareprofessional from reportingsafetyconcerns, ethical violations, or illegal activities.
(b) A health care professional who prevails in an action under this Article challenging the enforceability of a nondisclosure agreement or non-compete clause is entitled to damages plus reasonable attorneys' fees and costs." SECTION 3.(b) This Part is effective when it becomes law and applies to contracts entered into, modified, or renewed on or after that date.
(b) A health care professional who prevails in an action under this Article challengingthe enforceability of a nondisclosure agreement or non-compete clause is entitled to damages plus reasonable attorneys' fees and costs." SECTION 3.(b) This Part is effective when it becomes law and applies to contracts entered into, modified, or renewed on or after that date.
DRS45307-NB-141 Page 3
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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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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 175 not signed on

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Not signed on (175)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 673?
SB 673 is sponsored by Lisa Grafstein (Democratic), Woodson Bradley (Democratic), Julie Mayfield (Democratic), and Jim Burgin (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 673?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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