# North Carolina SB 247: AN ACT REDIRECTING FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH, FOR CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTERS TO INSTEAD BE USED TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF EVIDENCE-BASED MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH PROGRAMS; REQUIRING THE STATE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF CAROLINA PREGNANCY CARE FELLOWSHIP; AND ESTABLISHING ADDITIONAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTERS THAT RECEIVE STATE FUNDS.

North Carolina SB 247, AN ACT REDIRECTING FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH, FOR CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTERS TO INSTEAD BE USED TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF EVIDENCE-BASED MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH PROGRAMS; REQUIRING THE STATE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF CAROLINA PREGNANCY CARE FELLOWSHIP; AND ESTABLISHING ADDITIONAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTERS THAT RECEIVE STATE FUNDS., is a 2025-2026 Session Senate bill sponsored by Woodson Bradley (Democratic), Sophia Chitlik (Democratic), Natalie S. Murdock (Democratic); status in committee, last action 2025-03-06 (Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: North Carolina SB 247
- State: North Carolina
- Session: 2025-2026 Session
- Title: AN ACT REDIRECTING FUNDS APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH, FOR CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTERS TO INSTEAD BE USED TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF EVIDENCE-BASED MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH PROGRAMS; REQUIRING THE STATE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT OF CAROLINA PREGNANCY CARE FELLOWSHIP; AND ESTABLISHING ADDITIONAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTERS THAT RECEIVE STATE FUNDS.
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2025-03-05
- Last action: 2025-03-06, Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget
- Sponsors: Woodson Bradley (Democratic), Sophia Chitlik (Democratic), Natalie S. Murdock (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 5
- Subjects: APPROPRIATIONS, AUDITING & AUDITS, BUDGETING, COUNCIL OF STATE, DHHS, HEALTH SERVICES, MINORS, PREGNANCY, PUBLIC, PUBLIC HEALTH, PUBLIC OFFICIALS, STATE AUDITOR, WOMEN, NEWBORNS & INFANTS, FAMILY ISSUES
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Woodson Bradley (Democratic), Senate
- Sponsor: Sophia Chitlik (Democratic), Senate
- Sponsor: Natalie S. Murdock (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Gale Adcock (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Lisa Grafstein (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Julie Mayfield (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Kandie D. Smith (Democratic), Senate
- Cosponsor: Caleb Theodros (Democratic), Senate

## Actions (5)

- 2025-03-06: Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget (Senate)
- 2025-03-06: Withdrawn From Com (Senate)
- 2025-03-06: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate)
- 2025-03-06: Passed 1st Reading (Senate)
- 2025-03-05: Filed (Senate)

## Bill text

- Filed: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/Senate/PDF/S247v0.pdf)
- Latest Edition: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/Senate/PDF/S247v1.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB 96: AN ACT TO CREATE AN ALTERNATIVE REMEDY FOR THE EXPEDITED REMOVAL OF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY. (vetoed)
- HB 958: AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO ELECTION ADMINISTRATION LAWS AND CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS. (vetoed)
- HB 377: 2026 Court Changes. (vetoed)
- HB 268: 2026 Budget Technical Corrections - II. (signed)
- SB 445: Regulatory Reform Act of 2026. (signed)
- SB 177: Continuing Budget Adjustments. (passed house)

## Sources
- [Filed (PDF)](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/Senate/PDF/S247v0.pdf)
- [Latest Edition (PDF)](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/Senate/PDF/S247v1.pdf)

## Related
- [HB 96: AN ACT TO CREATE AN ALTERNATIVE REMEDY FOR THE EXPEDITED REMOVAL OF UNAUTHORIZE…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB96-2025)
- [HB 958: AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO ELECTION ADMINISTRATION LAWS AND CAMPAIGN FIN…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB958-2025)
- [HB 377: 2026 Court Changes.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB377-2025)
- [HB 268: 2026 Budget Technical Corrections - II.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB268-2025)
- [SB 445: Regulatory Reform Act of 2026.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-SB445-2025)
- [SB 177: Continuing Budget Adjustments.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-SB177-2025)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-SB247-2025 (as of 2026-11-01).