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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
03/19/2025
03/19/2025
Crossed Over
03/19/2025
03/19/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO ENHANCE BENEFITS AND REPRESENTATION FOR NORTH CAROLINA FIREFIGHTERS AND RESCUE SQUAD WORKERS.
AI Summary
This bill enhances benefits and representation for North Carolina firefighters and rescue squad workers through several key provisions. First, it increases the monthly pension benefit for eligible firefighters and rescue squad workers who have served 20 years and reached age 55 from $175 to $180, and establishes a more standardized process for monthly contributions and membership payments through a new section (G.S. 58-86-41) that clarifies payment requirements and deadlines. The bill also modifies provisions related to disability benefits, line-of-duty death benefits, and retroactive membership, allowing members more flexibility in purchasing service credits and ensuring beneficiaries receive appropriate compensation. Additionally, the bill adds a representative from the North Carolina State Firefighters' Association to the North Carolina Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council, expanding the organization's representation in state emergency medical services planning. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2026, with specific provisions ensuring that pension benefits for members who became eligible before this date will be calculated based on the rates applicable during their respective service periods.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (72)
Julia Howard (R)*,
Cody Huneycutt (R)*,
Neal Jackson (R)*,
Paul Scott (R)*,
Eric Ager (D),
Jonathan Almond (R),
Amber Baker (D),
Cynthia Ball (D),
Mary Belk (D),
Brian Biggs (R),
John Blust (R),
Jerry Branson (R),
Gloristine Brown (D),
Kanika Brown (D),
Terry Brown (D),
Allen Buansi (D),
Deb Butler (D),
Celeste Cairns (R),
Jennifer Capps Balkcom (R),
Maria Cervania (D),
Mike Clampitt (R),
Bryan Cohn (D),
Patricia Cotham (R),
Sarah Crawford (D),
Allison Dahle (D),
Blair Eddins (R),
Ed Goodwin (R),
Dudley Greene (R),
Julia Greenfield (D),
Kyle Hall (R),
Pricey Harrison (D),
Frank Iler (R),
Frances Jackson (D),
Ray Jeffers (D),
Jake Johnson (R),
Keith Kidwell (R),
Ya Liu (D),
Donnie Loftis (R),
Brandon Lofton (D),
Carolyn Logan (D),
Tim Longest (D),
Jarrod Lowery (R),
Nasif Majeed (D),
Jeff McNeely (R),
Charlie Miller (R),
Marcia Morey (D),
Ben Moss (R),
Howard Penny (R),
Ray Pickett (R),
Garland Pierce (D),
Rodney Pierce (D),
Dante Pittman (D),
Larry Potts (R),
Lindsey Prather (D),
Renée Price (D),
Reece Pyrtle (R),
Tim Reeder (R),
Heather Rhyne (R),
Dennis Riddell (R),
Stephen Ross (R),
Mitchell Setzer (R),
Phil Shepard (R),
Larry Strickland (R),
Brian Turner (D),
Bill Ward (R),
Harry Warren (R),
Diane Wheatley (R),
Donna White (R),
Shelly Willingham (D),
David Willis (R),
Matthew Winslow (R),
Jeff Zenger (R),
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (on 03/19/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H37 |
| Analysis - Summary H37-SMBC-12(e1)-v-2 | https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2025/H37-SMBC-12(e1)-v-2 |
| Analysis - Summary H37-SMBC-8(e1)-v-2 | https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2025/H37-SMBC-8(e1)-v-2 |
| Analysis - Summary H37-SMRN-1(e1)-v-7 | https://dashboard.ncleg.gov/api/Services/BillSummary/2025/H37-SMRN-1(e1)-v-7 |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H37v1.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H37v0.pdf |
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