RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A new law in North Carolina promises to be tough on crime, but critics want more done statewide to address defendants' mental health.

House Bill 307 is known as Iryna's Law after Iryna Zarutska, who was stabbed to death on a public train in Charlotte in August.

"The tragic murder of the poor, innocent girlin charlotte was just shocking and horrific," U.S. Attorney, W. Ellis Boyle said.

Gov. Josh Stein signed the bill into law last week, but said he wants expanded mental health resources.

Among other changes, the law ends cashless bail for some crimes.

"I think Iryna's Law addresses the catch and release system we've had for a while, brings accountability, and at least makes the judges or magistrates who decide to release violent offenders accountable," Boyle sai

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