North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 14 R · 4 D cosponsors

SB 845 — Luggage for Children Placed in Foster Care.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    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.

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

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 18 sponsors

    1 primary, 17 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (14 R · 4 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

8 added · 9 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Senate Bill 845 emphasize the importance of supporting children placed in foster care by specifically outlining the provision of luggage for them. This addition highlights a commitment to ensuring that these children have their belongings stored appropriately, which can help enhance their sense of dignity and stability during a difficult time. By formally addressing this need, the bill aims to better the experience for foster children, making it clear that their personal items are valued and respected.

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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 845 Short Title:
845 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS15403-LUa-131A Short Title:Luggage for Children Placed in Foster Care.
Luggage for Children Placed in Foster Care.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO PROVIDE NEW LUGGAGE FOR A CHILD PLACED IN FOSTER CARE.
Rules and Operations of the Senate April 28, 2026 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO PROVIDE NEW LUGGAGE FOR A CHILD PLACED IN FOSTER CARE.
*DRS15403-LUa-131A*
*S845-v-1*
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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

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 17 co-sponsors · 161 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (17)

Not signed on (161)

161 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 845?
SB 845 is sponsored by Joyce Waddell (Democratic), Vickie Sawyer (Republican), Norman W. Sanderson (Republican), DeAndrea Salvador (Democratic), Bill Rabon (Republican), Michael A. Lazzara (Republican), Steve Jarvis (Republican), Mark Hollo (Republican), Amy S. Galey (Republican), David W. Craven, Jr. (Republican), Jim Burgin (Republican), Bob Brinson (Republican), Woodson Bradley (Democratic), Val Applewhite (Democratic), W. Ted Alexander (Republican), Eddie D. Settle (Republican), Dana Jones (Republican), and Todd Johnson (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 845?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 27, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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