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Bill Summary · SB 925

Summary of SB 925 (2025 Session) – Cure Violence Program Grant

Purpose and intent

  • SB 925 proposes to provide targeted funding to support violence prevention efforts in the Triad region of North Carolina, with a specific focus on the Cure Violence program in Forsyth County.
  • The main goal is to address violence by funding a proven community violence intervention approach through a grant mechanism.

Key provisions and changes

  • Funding authorization: Creates a one-time appropriation of $1,000,000 from the General Fund for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
  • Source and manner of funding: The appropriation is to be made to the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) “notwithstanding” existing G.S. 143C-5-2, indicating a standalone, nonrecurring allocation outside the typical line-item budgeting process.
  • Recipient and use: The funds are to be allocated as a grant to Forsyth County specifically for the Cure Violence program to address violence in Forsyth County as part of the broader Triad region initiative.
  • Effective date: The act becomes effective July 1, 2026.

Affected parties and scope

  • Primary beneficiary: Forsyth County, North Carolina, via a grant designated for the Cure Violence program.
  • Geographical focus: Triad region emphasis, with Forsyth County being the recipient in this bill.
  • State agencies involved: Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) would administer the grant.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Funding cycle: Nonrecurring (one-time) appropriation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
  • Allocation mechanism: Grants are to be distributed to Forsyth County for the Cure Violence program under the oversight of OSBM.
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026, subject to enacted provisions.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Short-term impact: Provides Forsyth County with dedicated funds to implement or expand the Cure Violence program as part of violence prevention efforts in the Triad region.
  • Long-term considerations: The bill does not specify ongoing funding beyond the 2026-2027 fiscal year, so sustainability and future renewals would depend on subsequent legislative action.
  • Policy significance: Signals state support for community-based violence intervention strategies and aligns financial resources with a public health approach to violence reduction.

Additional notes

  • The bill designates a single, nonrecurring grant amount rather than creating a standing program or ongoing annual funding mechanism.
  • The sponsor listed is Senator Lowe, with a co-sponsor noted as Paul Lowe.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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