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Wednesday, September 2, 2026

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NC · S488INTRO · 3 COSPONSORS

Clarify Disp. Place Analysis/IOLTA

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This bill requires courts to make written findings of fact when deciding where to place a child who has been removed from their home. It also changes how funds from lawyers' trust accounts, managed by NC IOLTA, can be spent. For one year, these funds can only be used for administrative costs and not for awarding grants.

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Sponsorship · 4 Sponsors
Democrat1Republican3Independent0Other0
  • R · PrimeBenton Sawrey
  • D · CoJulie Mayfield
  • R · CoBuck Newton
  • R · CoBrad Overcash
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