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Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget2026-04-23

Vote Breakdown

No floor votes recorded.

Plain Language Summary

This bill expands North Carolina's domestic violence protective order law to include same-sex couples by removing language that limits protections to opposite-sex relationships. It also appropriates $500,000 for a public awareness campaign about domestic violence in same-sex relationships.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue that same-sex couples currently lack equal access to domestic violence protections under state law, leaving them vulnerable.
• •They contend that all victims of domestic violence deserve the same legal recourse regardless of their sexual orientation, and that this bill ensures equal protection and safety for same-sex partners experiencing abuse.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may argue concerns about the scope of the bill's language changes or question the necessity of the funding allocation.
• •Some could contend that existing protective order provisions should be interpreted to cover all couples, making statutory changes unnecessary, or debate whether the $500,000 funding level is appropriate.