State Rep. Julie von Haefen recently introduced a bill in the North Carolina House intended to reallocate state funds to bolster maternal and infant health initiatives, as reported by the North Carolina State House.
Filed as HB 1120 on April 29 during the 2025 regular session, the bill carries the short title: ‘Financial Effectiveness and Transparency Act.’
Based on our review of the official legislation text, here’s a summary to help clarify its key components.
The bill proposes a $6.75 million recurring reduction in state funding for the Carolina Pregnancy Care Fellowship starting in fiscal year 2026-27, reallocating the same sum to the Department of Health and Human Services to grow evidence-supported maternal and infant health programs like Healthy Beginnings, Safe Sleep NC and Nurse-Family Partnership. It mandates that state-funded crisis pregnancy centers prepare annual reports detailing revenue sources, expenditures, staffing, and client services, with state agencies providing public access upon request with redacted health data. These centers would also be required to give clients, at no cost, copies of their records within 10 business days. The law would become effective July 1, 2026.
Among the three sponsors named, Von Haefen put forward the highest number of bills (36) in the 2025 regular session.
Legislation in North Carolina must navigate a multi-stage process before enactment. First, a lawmaker files a bill and it is referred to a committee. The measure is read three times in both the House and Senate. If amendments are made after passage in one chamber, both must agree on the final wording. When both chambers concur, the bill moves to the governor, who has 10 days (or 30 if the legislature is not in session) to approve, veto, or let it become law without a signature.
Further details about bills and legislative measures are available here.
Von Haefen holds a BA from Ohio University (1992) and a JD from Case Western Reserve University (1995).
Representing District 36 for the Democratic Party, Von Haefen was first elected to the North Carolina House in 2019, succeeding Nelson Dollar.
| Authors | Bill Number | Date Filed | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julie von Haefen, Allen Buansi, and Deb Butler | HB 1120 | 04/29/2026 | Financial Effectiveness and Transparency Act. |
| Julie von Haefen and Lindsey Prather | HB 1107 | 04/29/2026 | Funds for Families Providing Foster Care. |
| Julie von Haefen, Amanda P. Cook, Lindsey Prather, and Rodney D. Pierce | HB 1130 | 04/29/2026 | Re-Professionalizing the Teaching Profession. |
| Julie von Haefen and Monika Johnson-Hostler | HB 1079 | 04/28/2026 | Menstrual Products Sales Tax Exemption. |
| Julie von Haefen, Beth Helfrich, Brandon Lofton, and Lindsey Prather | HB 1066 | 04/27/2026 | Child Care Stabilization & Affordability Act. |
| Julie von Haefen, Cynthia Ball, Lindsey Prather, and Zack Hawkins | HB 1017 | 04/21/2026 | Sound Basic Education for Every Child. |
| Julie von Haefen, Aisha O. Dew, Julia Greenfield, and Marcia Morey | HB 902 | 04/10/2025 | Free to Learn – Library Bill of Rights Act. |
| Julie von Haefen, Amber M. Baker, Frances Jackson, PhD, and Zack Hawkins | HB 910 | 04/10/2025 | DRIVE Recommendations/Teacher Diversity. |
| Julie von Haefen, Maria Cervania, Pricey Harrison, and Zack Hawkins | HB 922 | 04/10/2025 | North Carolina Consumer Protection Act. |
| Julie von Haefen, Beth Helfrich, and Tracy Clark | HB 940 | 04/10/2025 | Protection Against Pregnancy Discrimination. |
| Julie von Haefen, Cynthia Ball, Lindsey Prather, and Monika Johnson-Hostler | HB 941 | 04/10/2025 | Expand & Enhance the Teaching Fellows Program. |
| Julie von Haefen, Aisha O. Dew, and James Roberson | HB 852 | 04/09/2025 | Safe Dogs, Safe Owners. |
| Julie von Haefen, Carolyn G. Logan, Julia Greenfield, and Ya Liu | HB 856 | 04/09/2025 | Clarify Deed Restrictions/Solar Collectors. |
| Julie von Haefen, Amber M. Baker, Frances Jackson, PhD, and Lindsey Prather | HB 807 | 04/07/2025 | Strong Public Schools for a Strong NC. |
| Julie von Haefen, Amos L. Quick, III, Beth Helfrich, and Tracy Clark | HB 809 | 04/07/2025 | Count NC Pre-K for School ADM. |
| Julie von Haefen, Cynthia Ball, Lindsey Prather, and Phil Rubin | HB 815 | 04/07/2025 | Voucher School Accountability Act. |
| Julie von Haefen, Monika Johnson-Hostler, Vernetta Alston, and Zack Hawkins | HB 725 | 04/02/2025 | MOMnibus 3.0. |
| Julie von Haefen, Julia Greenfield, Sarah Crawford, and Terry M. Brown Jr. | HB 760 | 04/02/2025 | Bloodborne Pathogen Training for Tattooists. |
| Julie von Haefen, Brandon Lofton, Robert T. Reives, II, and Vernetta Alston | HB 645 | 04/01/2025 | Friendly NC Act. |
| Julie von Haefen, Beth Helfrich, Brandon Lofton, and Lindsey Prather | HB 651 | 04/01/2025 | Reduce Parent Copays/Child Care Subsidy/Funds. |
| Julie von Haefen, Cynthia Ball, Mary Belk, and Pricey Harrison | HB 686 | 04/01/2025 | Safe Cosmetics Act. |
| Julie von Haefen, Marcia Morey, Pricey Harrison, and Tracy Clark | HB 622 | 03/31/2025 | Limit Excessive Mag Sizes. |
| Julie von Haefen, Amber M. Baker, Dante Pittman, and Terry M. Brown Jr. | HB 521 | 03/26/2025 | Healthy Families & Workplaces/Paid Sick Leave. |
| Julie von Haefen, Deb Butler, and Sarah Crawford | HB 522 | 03/26/2025 | Crisis Pregnancy Center Fraud Prevention Act. |
| Julie von Haefen, Cynthia Ball, Lindsey Prather, and Rodney D. Pierce | HB 531 | 03/26/2025 | Addressing NC’s Teacher Crisis/NTSP. |
| Julie von Haefen, Aisha O. Dew, Deb Butler, and Julia Greenfield | HB 509 | 03/25/2025 | Right to Reproductive Freedom Act. |
| Julie von Haefen, Allison A. Dahle, Gloristine Brown, and Mary Belk | HB 510 | 03/25/2025 | Menstrual Equity for All Act. |
| Julie von Haefen, Carla D. Cunningham, Lindsey Prather, and Renée A. Price | HB 500 | 03/24/2025 | NC Adopt ERA. |
| Julie von Haefen, Allen Buansi, Julia Greenfield, and Mike Colvin | HB 456 | 03/19/2025 | No Surprises for Ambulance Services Act. |
| Julie von Haefen, Amos L. Quick, III, Cynthia Ball, and Lindsey Prather | HB 445 | 03/18/2025 | Fairness & Transparency in Education Salaries. |
| Julie von Haefen, Cynthia Ball, Lindsey Prather, and Zack Hawkins | HB 420 | 03/17/2025 | Sound Basic Education for Every Child. |
| Julie von Haefen, Deb Butler, James Roberson, and Pricey Harrison | HB 423 | 03/17/2025 | Skip the Stuff Act. |
| Julie von Haefen, Carolyn G. Logan, Nasif Majeed, and Tracy Clark | HB 366 | 03/11/2025 | Reenact & Expand Pistol Purchase Permit. |
| Julie von Haefen, Abe Jones, Charles Smith, and Monika Johnson-Hostler | HB 367 | 03/11/2025 | Provide Rape Kit Status Updates to Victims. |
| Julie von Haefen, Kanika Brown, Pricey Harrison, and Zack Hawkins | HB 344 | 03/10/2025 | Litter Reduction Act of 2025. |
| Julie von Haefen, Garland E. Pierce, Rodney D. Pierce, and Sarah Crawford | HB 179 | 02/24/2025 | Labor Org. Membership Dues Tax Deductible. |
