North Carolina H1173: Jaleeyah's Law.

What the bill says

An act to make certain modifications related to the criminal laws of north carolina.

From the amended text:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MAKE CERTAIN MODIFICATIONS RELATED TO THE CRIMINAL LAWS OF NORTH CAROLINA. The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts: SECTION 1.(a) G.S. 7A-304(a) reads as rewritten: "(a) In every criminal case in the superior or district court, wherein the defendant is convicted, or enters a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, or when costs are assessed against the prosecuting witness, the following costs shall be assessed and collected. No costs may be assessed when a case is dismissed. Only upon entry of a written order, supported by findings of fact and conclusions of law, determining that there is just cause, the court may (i) waive costs assessed under this section or (ii) waive or reduce costs assessed under subdivision (7), (8), (8a), (11), (12), or (13) of this section. No court may waive or remit all or part of any court fines or costs without providing notice and opportunity to be heard by all government entities directly affected. The court shall provide notice to the government entities directly affected of (i) the date and time of the hearing and (ii) the right to be heard and make an objection to the remission or waiver of all or part of the order of court costs at least 15 days prior to hearing. Notice shall …

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Sponsors

• Bell, John R. (R, 10) · primary sponsor
• Stevens, Sarah (R, 90) · primary sponsor
• Brown, Kanika (D, 71)
• Colvin, Mike (D, 42)
• Cotham (R)
• Cunningham, Carla D. (I, 106)
• Iler, Frank (R, 17)
• Kidwell, Keith (R, 79)
• Logan, Carolyn G. (D, 101)
• McNeely, Jeffrey C. (R, 84)
• Pickett, Ray (R, 93)
• Pierce, Rodney D. (D, 27)

Latest actions

1. July 7, 2026: Ch. SL 2026-37
2. July 6, 2026: Signed by Gov. 7/6/2026
3. July 6, 2026: Pres. To Gov. 7/6/2026
4. July 2, 2026: Ratified
5. July 1, 2026: Ordered Enrolled
6. July 1, 2026: Concurred In S Com Sub
7. June 30, 2026: Placed On Cal For 07/01/2026
8. June 30, 2026: Cal Pursuant 36(b)
9. June 30, 2026: Special Message Received For Concurrence in S Com Sub
10. June 30, 2026: Special Message Sent To House

Votes

• Jaleeyah's Law. Second Reading (June 30, 2026): 44 yea, 5 nay, passed
• Jaleeyah's Law. Second Reading (June 10, 2026): 111 yea, 2 nay, passed
• Jaleeyah's Law. A1 Rubin Second Reading (June 10, 2026): 112 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is H1173?

H1173 is a bill in the North Carolina Legislature (2025-2026 Session): Jaleeyah's Law.

What does H1173 do?

In its own words: An act to make certain modifications related to the criminal laws of north carolina.

What is the status of H1173?

Signed into law as of July 7, 2026. Latest action: Ch. SL 2026-37 (July 7, 2026).

Who sponsored H1173?

Bell, John R. (R, 10), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H1173?

On the North Carolina Legislature website: https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H1173