North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 12 R · 4 D cosponsors

SB 226 — Align Benefits for Firefighters with Cancer.

Last action — Withdrawn From Com

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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 03, 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

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 16 sponsors

    2 primary, 14 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (12 R · 4 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

10 added · 11 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Senate Bill 226, a minor adjustment was made to the formatting and wording, specifically regarding the definition of "killed in the line of duty." While the content remains largely the same, the cleanup of typographical errors makes it clearer and more consistent for better understanding. This matters because clear language helps ensure that those affected by the bill, like firefighters and their families, comprehend their benefits and protections without confusion.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Mar 3, 2025 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 226 Short Title:
226 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS35103-MRap-55 Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO INCLUDE ANY CANCER, THE DIAGNOSIS OF WHICH QUALIFIED A FIREFIGHTER FOR BENEFITS UNDER THE FIREFIGHTERS' CANCER INSURANCE PROGRAMOR THEFIREFIGHTERS'HEALTHBENEFITS PILOT PROGRAM, INTHE 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 March 4, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO INCLUDE ANY CANCER, THE DIAGNOSIS OF WHICH QUALIFIED A FIREFIGHTER FOR BENEFITS UNDER THE FIREFIGHTERS' CANCER INSURANCE PROGRAMOR THEFIREFIGHTERS'HEALTHBENEFITS PILOTPROGRAM, INTHE 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:
*DRS35103-MRap-55* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 The health benefits provided under this Program shall be supplemental to any other health benefits authorized by law for firefighters.
*S226-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 The health benefits provided under this Program shall be supplemental to any other health benefits authorized by law for firefighters.
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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 · 14 co-sponsors · 163 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (14)

Not signed on (163)

163 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 226?
SB 226 is sponsored by Benton G. Sawrey (Republican), Norman W. Sanderson (Republican), DeAndrea Salvador (Democratic), Brad Overcash (Republican), Tom McInnis (Republican), Julie Mayfield (Democratic), Bobby Hanig (Republican), Amy S. Galey (Republican), David W. Craven, Jr. (Republican), Danny Earl Britt, Jr. (Republican), Bob Brinson (Republican), Woodson Bradley (Democratic), Gale Adcock (Democratic), Michael A. Lazzara (Republican), Lisa S. Barnes (Republican), and Todd Johnson (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 226?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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