North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee 7 D cosponsors

SB 719 — NC Victims of Crime Assistance Act.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    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.

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 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    2 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (7 D).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

12 added · 13 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to Senate Bill 719 involve updating its presentation and wording, specifically changing references from a draft version to the official bill format. This includes clarifying that the proposed "Victims of Crime Assistance Act" will feature a competitive grant program overseen by the Governor's Crime Commission. These changes are essential as they mark the bill's progression towards formal consideration and implementation, aiming to improve support for crime victims in North Carolina.

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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 719 Short Title:
719 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS35247-NDf-55 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 March 26, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO CREATE THE NORTH CAROLINA VICTIMS OF CRIME ASSISTANCE ACT, FUND, AND COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM.
*DRS35247-NDf-55* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 "§ 15B-53.
*S719-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.
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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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2 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 172 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (172)

172 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 719?
SB 719 is sponsored by Joyce Waddell (Democratic), DeAndrea Salvador (Democratic), Natalie S. Murdock (Democratic), Caleb Theodros (Democratic), Mujtaba A. Mohammed (Democratic), Woodson Bradley (Democratic), and Kandie D. Smith (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 719?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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