North CarolinaSB 8472025-2026 SessionSenate

AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT APPARENT SUICIDES ARE FULLY INVESTIGATED AND REVIEWED BEFORE THE MANNER OF DEATH IS OFFICIALLY DETERMINED AS SUICIDE, TO INCREASE THE FEES FOR MEDICAL EXAMINER INVESTIGATIONS AND REPORTS, AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE INCREASE IN COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER FEES.

Sponsored By: Ralph Hise (Republican)

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Ralph Hise

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Jim Burgin

    Republican • Senate

  • Warren Daniel

    Republican • Senate

  • Timothy D. Moffitt

    Republican • Senate

  • Norman W. Sanderson

    Republican • Senate

  • Vickie Sawyer

    Republican • Senate

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Actions Timeline

  1. Re-ref to Appropriations/Base Budget. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

    4/28/2026Senate
  2. Withdrawn From Com

    4/28/2026Senate
  3. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

    4/28/2026Senate
  4. Passed 1st Reading

    4/28/2026Senate
  5. Filed

    4/27/2026Senate

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