North Carolina · 2025-2026 Session · Bill
HB 495: Accessing Midwives Act.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 495 is a bill introduced in the North Carolina House on March 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Accessing Midwives Act. Primary sponsor: Mary Belk (Democratic), Carla Cunningham (Independent), Becky Carney (Democratic). It lists 21 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 25, 2025): Passed 1st Reading.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 21 · Independent 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Belk | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 88 |
| Carla Cunningham | Primary sponsor | Independent | House | 106 |
| Becky Carney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 102 |
| Eric Ager | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 114 |
| Vernetta Alston | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Amber Baker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Cynthia Ball | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Gloristine Brown | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Terry Brown | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 92 |
| Allen Buansi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Deb Butler | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Maria Cervania | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Allison Dahle | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Julia Greenfield | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 100 |
| Julie von Haefen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Pricey Harrison | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Zack Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 31 |
| Helfrich | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Carolyn Logan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 101 |
| Marcia Morey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Rodney Pierce | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Lindsey Prather | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 115 |
| Renée Price | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Dennis Riddell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Passed 1st Reading
- Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Filed