North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee 4 D cosponsors

SB 890 — Keep Immigrant Talent in NC.

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 28, 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

Stalled 22% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 D).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

8 added · 9 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Senate Bill 890, some administrative information has been streamlined, including the removal of certain headers and details related to the bill's filing. These changes help clarify the document and make it easier for lawmakers and the public to track the bill's progress. While the core content of the bill appears to remain unchanged, these adjustments improve overall readability and organization. This is important because a clearer bill can lead to better understanding and engagement from the public and other stakeholders.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Apr 28, 2026 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 890 Short Title:
890 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS35379-NJa-70 Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO RETAIN IMMIGRANT TALENT BY ESTABLISHING A "HIGH-SKILLED TALENT RETENTION FUND".
Rules and Operations of the Senate April 29, 2026 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO RETAIN IMMIGRANT TALENT BY ESTABLISHING A "HIGH-SKILLED TALENT RETENTION FUND".
– Holds at least a bachelor's degree or higher in a specialized field, including, but not limited to, science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), healthcare, finance, law, government, *DRS35379-NJa-70* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 social services, or other high-demand and essential services-based professions as determined by the Department.
– Holds at least a bachelor's degree or higher in a specialized field, including, but not limited to, science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), healthcare, finance, law, government, *S890-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 social services, or other high-demand and essential services-based professions as determined by the Department.
Page 2 DRS35379-NJa-70
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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 Com On Appropriations/Base Budget

  5. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 175 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (175)

175 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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Subjects

immigration labor
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 890?
SB 890 is sponsored by Joyce Waddell (Democratic), Caleb Theodros (Democratic), Sophia Chitlik (Democratic), and Natalie S. Murdock (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 890?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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