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SB 923

Funds for Brenner Children's Hospital.

2025-2026 Session Introduced by Paul Lowe and 1 co-sponsor

The bill provides a one-time $250,000 General Fund grant to the City of Winston-Salem to support the rural maternal health program at Brenner Children’s Hospital in the 2026-2027 f

Passed 1st Reading
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Bill Summary · SB 923

Summary of SB 923 (Session 2025) – North Carolina

Title

Funds for Brenner Children's Hospital

Purpose and Intent

SB 923 proposes to appropriate state funds to support a rural maternal health program associated with Brenner Children’s Hospital, a facility commonly known as Atrium Health Levine Children's Brenner Children's Hospital, located in Winston-Salem.

Key Provisions

  • Funding Authorization:
    The bill appropriates from the General Fund to the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) a one-time, nonrecurring amount of $250,000 for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

  • Use of Funds:
    The appropriation is designated as a directed grant to the City of Winston-Salem specifically to support the rural maternal health program at Brenner Children’s Hospital.

  • Effective Date:
    The act would take effect on July 1, 2026.

Who/What Is Affected

  • State Government:
    OSBM administers the appropriation, coordinating the grant.

  • Local Government/Community:
    The City of Winston-Salem would receive the directed grant.

  • Brenner Children’s Hospital (Atrium Health Levine Children's):
    The rural maternal health program at this facility is the beneficiary and program focus of the funding.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Funding Type: Nonrecurring (one-time) state revenue for a specific fiscal year (2026-2027).

  • Implementation Steps:

    1. Allocation approved in the General Assembly and signed into law.
    2. OSBM administers the grant, disbursing the funds to the City of Winston-Salem for the rural maternal health program at Brenner Children’s Hospital.

  • Sunset/Continuing Funds:
    The bill specifies a nonrecurring appropriation; there is no ongoing or recurring funding beyond the 2026-2027 fiscal year unless further legislative action is taken.

Potential Impact

  • Maternal Health Services:
    The funds are intended to bolster rural maternal health efforts associated with Brenner Children’s Hospital, potentially improving access to maternal health care and related services in rural areas served by the hospital.

  • Local Economic/Service Implications:
    Directing funds to the City of Winston-Salem could support program expansion, outreach, and coordination with local health providers.

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

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