North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 D · 2 R cosponsors

SB 57 — Workers' Comp/Pay for Hearing Aids and Glasses.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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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 February 05, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 40% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    0 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

8 added · 9 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes to Senate Bill 57 include updated language that clarifies the definition of "injury" within North Carolina's Workers' Compensation Act. This refinement is important because it helps ensure that workers understand what qualifies as a compensable injury, potentially impacting their ability to receive benefits. By clarifying these definitions, the bill aims to provide better protection for workers and streamline the claims process.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Feb 5, 2025 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 57 Short Title:
57 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS35030-LR-11A Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED ANACTAMENDINGTHE WORKERS'COMPENSATIONACT DEFINITIONOF "INJURY AND PERSONAL INJURY" REGARDING BREAKAGE OR DAMAGE TO EYEGLASSES AND HEARING AIDS.
Rules and Operations of the Senate February 6, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED ANACT AMENDINGTHE WORKERS'COMPENSATIONACTDEFINITIONOF "INJURY AND PERSONAL INJURY" REGARDING BREAKAGE OR DAMAGE TO EYEGLASSES AND HEARING AIDS.
*DRS35030-LR-11A*
*S57-v-1*
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

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

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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0 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 174 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (174)

174 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 57?
SB 57 is sponsored by Mujtaba A. Mohammed (Democratic), Paul A. Lowe, Jr. (Democratic), W. Ted Alexander (Republican), Gale Adcock (Democratic), and Bobby Hanig (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 57?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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