House Bill 1052 appropriates $1 million in nonrecurring General Fund dollars for fiscal year 2026-2027 and directs the Office of State Budget and Management to pass those funds to Forsyth County as a directed grant. The money must be used for the Cure Violence Program, a violence-prevention effort intended to reduce and address violent crime in the Triad region.
The bill is a targeted local funding measure rather than a broad policy overhaul. It creates a specific state grant for one county and one program, with the appropriation becoming effective July 1, 2026. By naming the recipient and purpose in statute, the bill would add a new line item of state support for community-based violence intervention in Forsyth County.
HB1052 would amend state spending law by appropriating $1 million from the General Fund and assigning the Office of State Budget and Management responsibility for distributing the funds as a directed grant. Its practical effect would be to provide state financial support for a local violence-prevention initiative in Forsyth County, potentially affecting county government, program administrators, and community organizations involved in the Cure Violence model. Because it is a one-time, nonrecurring appropriation, it would not establish an ongoing funding stream unless renewed in future legislation.
Based on the bill text and the absence of recorded committee debate or votes, the available evidence suggests the bill is presented in a straightforward, supportive manner focused on public safety and violence reduction. The sponsor frames the measure as a targeted investment in the Triad region, and there is no documented opposition or amendment activity in the provided materials. Overall, the bill appears to have been introduced as a local public-safety grant with an implied pro-prevention orientation.
No specific contention is reflected in the provided committee transcripts or voting history, because none were included. Potential points of debate, if raised later, would likely center on the use of state General Fund dollars for a single county, whether directed grants are the best way to fund violence-prevention efforts, and how the Cure Violence Program should be evaluated for effectiveness. Any concern would most likely come from legislators or stakeholders focused on budget priorities, local control, or program accountability.