North Carolina · 2025-2026 Session · Bill
HB 791: Women's Safety and Protection 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 791 is a bill introduced in the North Carolina House on April 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Women's Safety and Protection Act. Primary sponsor: Jennifer Balkcom (Republican), Stevens, Heather Rhyne (Republican). It lists 19 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2025): Passed 1st Reading.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 20
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Balkcom | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 117 |
| Stevens | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Heather Rhyne | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 97 |
| Jonathan Almond | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
| Dean Arp | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| Brian Biggs | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 70 |
| John Blust | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Alan Branson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Celeste Cairns | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Blair Eddins | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 94 |
| Kelly Hastings | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 110 |
| Neal Jackson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 78 |
| Johnson | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Keith Kidwell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 79 |
| Donnie Loftis | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 109 |
| Jeff McNeely | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Ben Moss | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Ray Pickett | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 93 |
| Dennis Riddell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Paul Scott | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 111 |
| Bill Ward | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| 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
- Passed 1st Reading
- Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Filed