A divided reaction

Governor Josh Stein defended signing the bill, saying:

“House Bill 307, or ‘Iryna’s Law,’ alerts the judiciary to take a special look at people who may pose unusual risks of violence before determining their bail. That’s a good thing and why I have signed it into law.”

However, he made one thing clear — the firing squad provision will not be used under his leadership:

“There will be no firing squads in North Carolina during my time as governor.”

For Iryna’s family, the law is a bittersweet legacy. While it can’t bring her back, they hope it will save others from suffering the same fate — and serve as a reminder that one life lost can change an entire state.