North Carolina · 2025-2026 Session · Bill
SB 797: Hands Free NC.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 797 is a bill introduced in the North Carolina Senate on April 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Hands Free NC. Primary sponsor: Jim Burgin (Republican), Kevin Corbin (Republican). It lists 22 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 22, 2026): Passed 1st Reading.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12 · Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Burgin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Kevin Corbin | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 50 |
| Gale Adcock | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Val Applewhite | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Woodson Bradley | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Bob Brinson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Jay Chaudhuri | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Michael Garrett | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Jonah Garson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Lisa Grafstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Johnson | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jones | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Michael Lazzara | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Julie Mayfield | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 49 |
| Tom McInnis | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Chris Measmer | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Tim Moffitt | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 48 |
| Mujtaba Mohammed | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Buck Newton | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
| Gladys Robinson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Norman Sanderson | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Vickie Sawyer | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 37 |
| Caleb Theodros | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 41 |
| Joyce Waddell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 40 |
“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 and Operations of the Senate
- Filed