MODERNIZE LAW OF THE LAND CLAUSE.

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View NCGA Bill Details2025-2026 Session
House Bill 1242 (Public) Filed Tuesday, June 30, 2026
AN ACT TO AMEND ARTICLE I, SECTION 19, OF THE NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION TO MODERNIZE THE LANGUAGE OF THE LAW OF THE LAND CLAUSE.
Intro. by Cook, Greenfield.

Status: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action) (Jul 1 2026)
H 1242

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Jun 30 2026 - View Summary

    Subject to approval by voters at the general election in November 2026, amends Section 19 of Article I of the NC Constitution to remove use of the word “his.” If approved, effective upon certification by the State Board of Elections.