North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

SB 968 — NCSU to Study Creation of New Vet School.

Last action — Withdrawn From Com

  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 30, 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 18% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    0 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

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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 968, the introductory text has been updated to clarify its purpose regarding the need for more veterinarians in North Carolina. This change emphasizes the ongoing demand for veterinary services in the state. By highlighting the issue directly, the bill aims to draw attention to the importance of addressing this need, which is crucial for both animal health and public welfare.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Apr 30, 2026 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 968 Short Title:
968 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS45516-MTa-202 Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY AND ADVISABILITY OF ESTABLISHING A NEW COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE IN NORTH CAROLINA AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Rules and Operations of the Senate May 4, 2026 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY AND ADVISABILITY OF ESTABLISHING A NEW COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE IN NORTH CAROLINA AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE.
(1) Theneed foradditionalveterinarians in this State,including veterinarians who specialize in treating large animals.
(1) Theneed foradditionalveterinarians in this State,includingveterinarians who specialize in treating large animals.
*DRS45516-MTa-202*
*S968-v-1*
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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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0 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 177 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (177)

177 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

veterans education
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 968?
SB 968 is sponsored by Chris Measmer (Republican) and Jim Burgin (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 968?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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