A new bill filed by State Sen. Bradley seeks to reallocate funds toward expanding evidence-based maternal and infant health initiatives and impose new oversight on crisis pregnancy centers, according to the North Carolina State Senate.
The bill, filed as SB 247 on March 5 during the 2025 regular session, was formally listed with the short title: ‘Redirect Crisis Pregnancy Center Funds.’
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill redirects $6.25 million in funds appropriated to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, originally designated for crisis pregnancy centers, toward expanding evidence-based maternal and infant health programs for the fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. Effective July 1, 2025, the bill mandates a financial audit of the Carolina Pregnancy Care Fellowship by the state auditor, with findings due March 1, 2026. Additionally, it establishes new reporting requirements for crisis pregnancy centers receiving state financial assistance, necessitating detailed annual reports on funding, services provided, clientele, and whether they present themselves as medical facilities. This includes data on services, staff qualifications, public benefit program enrollment, and the handling of health records, ensuring compliance with privacy laws.
Of the three sponsors of this bill, Natalie S. Murdock proposed the most bills (18) during the 2025 regular session.
Bills in North Carolina follow a multi-step process before becoming law. A lawmaker starts by filing a bill, which is assigned to a committee for review. The bill must be read three times in each chamber. If one chamber changes the bill after the other passes it, both must agree on the final version. Once both chambers approve the same bill, it goes to the governor, who has 10 days (or 30 if the legislature is not in session) to sign, veto, or let it become law without a signature.
You can read more about the bills and other measures here.
Bradley graduated from Hollins University in 1995 with a BA.
Bradley, a Democrat, was elected to the North Carolina State Senate in 2025 to represent the state’s 42nd Senate district, replacing previous state senator Rachel Hunt.
| Legislative Session | Authors | Bill Number | Date Filed | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Woodson Bradley, Natalie S. Murdock, and Sophia Chitlik | SB 247 | 03/05/2025 | Redirect Crisis Pregnancy Center Funds. |
| 2025 | Woodson Bradley | SB 213 | 02/27/2025 | 42nd Senatorial District Local Act-1. |
| 2025 | Woodson Bradley, Caleb Theodros, and Val Applewhite | SB 161 | 02/25/2025 | The Jenesis Firearm Accountability Act. |
| 2025 | Woodson Bradley | SB 138 | 02/24/2025 | Restore Down-Zoning Auth./Mecklenburg Co. |
| 2025 | Woodson Bradley, Kandie D. Smith, and Terence Everitt | SB 134 | 02/21/2025 | Inclusionary Zoning/Workforce Housing Funds. |
| 2023 | Rachel Hunt | SB 909 | 05/15/2024 | Protect Women’s Healthcare. |
| 2023 | Natasha R. Marcus and Rachel Hunt | SB 831 | 05/02/2024 | Menstrual Products Sales Tax Exemption. |
| 2023 | Natasha R. Marcus and Rachel Hunt | SB 892 | 05/02/2024 | Student Voter ID Grant Program/CCs. |
| 2023 | Rachel Hunt | SB 642 | 04/05/2023 | Independent Redistricting Commission. |
| 2023 | Natasha R. Marcus and Rachel Hunt | SB 537 | 04/04/2023 | The Patrick Mays Hazard Light Safety Act. |
| 2023 | Natasha R. Marcus and Rachel Hunt | SB 462 | 04/03/2023 | Highway Safety Omnibus/Addit’l Magistrates. |
| 2023 | Rachel Hunt | SB 493 | 04/03/2023 | Go Big for Early Childhood Education. |
| 2023 | Rachel Hunt | SB 502 | 04/03/2023 | Modify School Performance Grades. |
| 2023 | Rachel Hunt | SB 522 | 04/03/2023 | Informational Literacy Bill. |
| 2023 | Rachel Hunt | SB 532 | 04/03/2023 | Restore State Emp/Teacher Retiree Med Benefit. |
| 2023 | Rachel Hunt | SB 440 | 03/30/2023 | Increase NC Minimum Wage/$15. |
| 2023 | Natasha R. Marcus and Rachel Hunt | SB 229 | 03/08/2023 | School Calendar Flexibility/Charlotte-Meck. |
| 2023 | Rachel Hunt | SB 196 | 03/02/2023 | Student Borrowers’ Bill of Rights. |
| 2023 | Rachel Hunt | SB 184 | 03/01/2023 | Restore Master’s Pay for Teachers & ISP. |
| 2023 | Rachel Hunt | SB 185 | 03/01/2023 | Restore Educator Longevity. |
| 2023 | Rachel Hunt | SB 74 | 02/06/2023 | Parents’ and Students’ Bill of Rights. |
| 2023 | Rachel Hunt | SB 63 | 02/02/2023 | 42nd Senatorial District Local Act-1. |
| 2023 | Rachel Hunt | SB 19 | 01/25/2023 | Codify Roe and Casey Protections. |
