North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee 5 D cosponsors

SB 820 — Safe Schools and Educational Access Act.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 24% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    1 primary, 4 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 D).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

8 added · 9 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Senate Bill 820, a few lines have been added, specifically identifying the bill as part of the 2025 legislative session in North Carolina. Additionally, some administrative details regarding the bill's filing have been removed. These changes clarify the context and timing of the bill, which is important for understanding its relevance and ensuring that all legislative processes are accurately documented.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Apr 22, 2026 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 820 Short Title:
820 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS15389-NHa-212 Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROTECT ACCESS TO EDUCATION FOR ALL STUDENTS REGARDLESS OF NATIONAL ORIGIN OR IMMIGRATION STATUS, TO ESTABLISH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AS PROTECTED LOCATIONS FOR IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT, AND TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR STUDENTS WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY.
Rules and Operations of the Senate April 23, 2026 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROTECT ACCESS TO EDUCATION FOR ALL STUDENTS REGARDLESS OF NATIONAL ORIGIN OR IMMIGRATION STATUS, TO ESTABLISH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AS PROTECTED LOCATIONS FOR IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT, AND TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR STUDENTS WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY.
*DRS15389-NHa-212* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 "§ 115D-20.3.
*S820-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 "§ 115D-20.3.
Page 2 DRS15389-NHa-212
Page 2 Senate Bill 820-First Edition
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

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

  3. Withdrawn From Com

  4. Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget

  5. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 174 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (174)

174 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 820?
SB 820 is sponsored by Joyce Waddell (Democratic), Sophia Chitlik (Democratic), Natalie S. Murdock (Democratic), Caleb Theodros (Democratic), and Kandie D. Smith (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 820?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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