North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

SB 837 — Ride Safe, Insure Smart Act.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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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 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    0 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

14 added · 15 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Senate Bill 837, a new requirement was added specifying that motocross facilities on private property must have certain insurance coverage. This is important because it ensures that these facilities are properly insured even if they are not open to the public, which can help protect property owners and others from potential liabilities. Additionally, the bill clarifies what types of insurance policies are acceptable, aiming to enhance safety standards in private motocross events.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Apr 27, 2026 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 837 Short Title:
837 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS45465-NBa-114A Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO IMPOSE LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ON MOTOCROSS RACING FACILITIES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Rules and Operations of the Senate April 28, 2026 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO IMPOSE LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ON MOTOCROSS RACING FACILITIES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Chapter 66 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new Article to read:
Chapter 66 of the General Statutes is amended byadding a new Article to read:
A person required to be insured under this section must immediately notify the Commissioner upon receipt of notice of cancellation, suspension, or nonrenewal of the policy.
A person required to be insured under this section must immediatelynotifythe Commissioner upon receipt of notice of cancellation, suspension, or nonrenewal of the policy.
– The insurance contract must be provided by an insurer or surety that is acceptable to the Commissioner and authorized to transact business in this State.
– The insurance contract must be provided byan insurer or surety that is acceptable to the Commissioner and authorized to transact business in this State.
The Commissionercannotacceptany commercialgeneralliabilityinsurancepolicyunlessit obligates *DRS45465-NBa-114A* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 the insurer to give written notice to the person at least 30 days before any proposed cancellation, suspension, or nonrenewal of the policy.
The Commissionercannotacceptanycommercial generalliabilityinsurance policyunlessitobligates *S837-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 the insurer to give written notice to the person at least 30 days before any proposed cancellation, suspension, or nonrenewal of the policy.
(1) A motocross facility installed on private property that is not open to the public and for which no fee is charged.
(1) A motocross facilityinstalled on private propertythat is not open to the public and for which no fee is charged.
The rulemaking authority set out in G.S.
The rulemaking authorityset out in G.S.
Page 2 DRS45465-NBa-114A
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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 to Appropriations/Base Budget. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

  5. Filed

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 178 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (178)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 837?
SB 837 is sponsored by Woodson Bradley (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 837?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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