North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 13 R · 8 D cosponsors

SB 97 — Support Firefighters Fighting Cancer.

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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 February 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

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Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 21 sponsors

    2 primary, 19 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (13 R · 8 D) — cross-party backing.

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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 97, the language defining "killed in the line of duty" has been clarified by adding specific examples of what types of deaths this term will cover. This change is important because it ensures that the criteria for determining such deaths are clearer, providing better support and recognition for those who have sacrificed their lives while serving the public.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Feb 13, 2025 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 97 Short Title:
97 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS45044-MRap-34A Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT INCLUDING DEATH DUE TO STOMACH CANCER IN THE LIST OF FIREFIGHTER DEATHS MEETING THE DEFINITION OF KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY UNDER THE PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES' DEATH BENEFITS ACT.
Rules and Operations of the Senate February 17, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT INCLUDING DEATH DUE TO STOMACH CANCER IN THE LIST OF FIREFIGHTER DEATHS MEETING THE DEFINITION OF KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY UNDER THE PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES' DEATH BENEFITS ACT.
– This term shall apply to all ofthe following deaths:
– This term shall applyto all ofthe followingdeaths:
*DRS45044-MRap-34A*
*S97-v-1*
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Action History

  1. Withdrawn From Com

  2. Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget

  3. Passed 1st Reading

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

  5. Filed

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 19 co-sponsors · 158 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (19)

Not signed on (158)

158 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 97?
SB 97 is sponsored by Joyce Waddell (Democratic), Eddie D. Settle (Republican), Benton G. Sawrey (Republican), DeAndrea Salvador (Democratic), Brad Overcash (Republican), Tom McInnis (Republican), Julie Mayfield (Democratic), Paul A. Lowe, Jr. (Democratic), Michael V. Lee (Republican), Michael A. Lazzara (Republican), Bobby Hanig (Republican), Amy S. Galey (Republican), Jay J. Chaudhuri (Democratic), Bob Brinson (Republican), Woodson Bradley (Democratic), Val Applewhite (Democratic), W. Ted Alexander (Republican), Gale Adcock (Democratic), Jim Burgin (Republican), Warren Daniel (Republican), and Timothy D. Moffitt (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 97?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 13, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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