North Carolina House Bill 307, named "Iryna's Law" for Iryna Zarutska, is headed to Gov. Josh Stein's desk after passing through the state House.

Zarutska, a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee, was fatally stabbed on a Charlotte light-rail train in late August 2025. The incident received national attention, sparking outrage and discussion around criminal proceedings in the U.S.

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