North Carolina · 2025-2026 Session · Bill
HB 612: Fostering Care in NC Act.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 612 is a bill introduced in the North Carolina House on March 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Fostering Care in NC Act. Primary sponsor: Allen Chesser (Republican), John Bell (Republican), Donnie Loftis (Republican). It lists 73 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 26, 2025): Signed by Gov. 6/26/2025.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 30 · Independent 1 · Republican 41
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Chesser | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| John Bell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Donnie Loftis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 109 |
| Eric Ager | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 114 |
| Jonathan Almond | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
| Vernetta Alston | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Amber Baker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Cynthia Ball | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Mary Belk | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 88 |
| Alan Branson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| William Brisson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Brockman | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kanika Brown | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
| Terry Brown | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 92 |
| Allen Buansi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 56 |
| Deb Butler | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Celeste Cairns | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Grant Campbell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
| Becky Carney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 102 |
| Todd Carver | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 95 |
| Maria Cervania | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Clampitt | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tracy Clark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Tricia Cotham | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 105 |
| Sarah Crawford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Carla Cunningham | Co-sponsor | Independent | House | 106 |
| Allison Dahle | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Jimmy Dixon | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Brian Echevarria | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 82 |
| Wyatt Gable | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| 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) | — | — |
| Chris Humphrey | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Cody Huneycutt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Neal Jackson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 78 |
| Ray Jeffers | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Johnson | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Monika Johnson-Hostler | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Ya Liu | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Tim Longest | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Jordan Lopez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 112 |
| John Lowery | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Jeff McNeely | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Charlie Miller | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Marcia Morey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Ben Moss | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Howard Penny | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Ray Pickett | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 93 |
| Garland Pierce | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
| Larry Potts | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 81 |
| Lindsey Prather | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 115 |
| Reece Pyrtle | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 65 |
| Tim Reeder | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Heather Rhyne | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 97 |
| Phil Rubin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Mike Schietzelt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 35 |
| Paul Scott | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 111 |
| Mitchell Setzer | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Phil Shepard | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Carson Smith | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Charles Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Larry Strickland | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| John Torbett | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 108 |
| Brian Turner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 116 |
| Steve Tyson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| Bill Ward | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Harry Warren | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 76 |
| Diane Wheatley | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Donna White | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Shelly Willingham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| David Willis | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
| Matthew Winslow | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 7 |
| Jeff Zenger | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by Gov. 6/26/2025
- Ch. SL 2025-16
- Pres. To Gov. 6/20/2025
- Ratified
- Special Message Sent To House
- Special Message Received For Concurrence in S Com Sub
- Cal Pursuant 36(b)
- Added to Calendar
- Concurred In S Com Sub
- Ordered Enrolled
- Amend Adopted A1
- Passed 2nd Reading
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