AN ACT TO ENACT HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE REFORMS FOR THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA. SL 2025-37. Enacted July 1, 2025. Effective July 1, 2025, except as otherwise provided.
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PUBLIC/HOUSE BILLS
H 67 (2025-2026) HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE REFORMS. (NEW) Filed Feb 5 2025, AN ACT TO ENACT HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE REFORMS FOR THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.
H 171 (2025-2026) EQUALITY IN STATE AGENCIES/PROHIBITION ON DEI. Filed Feb 21 2025, AN ACT ELIMINATING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) INITIATIVES IN STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND CLARIFYING THE PENALTY PROVISIONS OF THE STATE BUDGET ACT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT BUDGET AND FISCAL CONTROL ACT.
The Governor vetoed the act on July 3, 2025. The Governor's objections and veto message are available here: https://webservices.ncleg.gov/ViewBillDocument/2025/7264/0/H171-BD-NBC-16790.
H 309 (2025-2026) VARIOUS LOCAL PROVISIONS VI. (NEW) Filed Mar 5 2025, AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO LOCAL LAWS IN NORTH CAROLINA.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO LOCAL LAWS IN NORTH CAROLINA. SL 2025-32. Enacted June 30, 2025. Effective June 30, 2025, except as otherwise provided.
H 357 (2025-2026) CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES ACT.-AB Filed Mar 10 2025, AN ACT TO ENACT THE CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES ACT, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE.
AN ACT TO ENACT THE CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES ACT, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE. SL 2025-58. Enacted July 3, 2025. Effective December 1, 2025.
H 378 (2025-2026) VARIOUS ED LAW/TAX ACCT/NIL CHANGES. (NEW) Filed Mar 11 2025, AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO EDUCATION AND HIGHER EDUCATION LAWS; TO INCREASE PROTECTIONS FOR FUNDS HELD IN EDUCATION SAVINGS AND INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS AND ABLE ACCOUNTS FROM CLAIMS OF CREDITORS AND OTHER JUDGMENTS; TO AUTHORIZE NAME, IMAGE, AND LIKENESS AGENCY CONTRACTS; AND TO EXEMPT NAME, IMAGE, AND LIKENESS CONTRACTS FROM PUBLIC RECORDS REQUIREMENTS.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO EDUCATION AND HIGHER EDUCATION LAWS; TO INCREASE PROTECTIONS FOR FUNDS HELD IN EDUCATION SAVINGS AND INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS AND ABLE ACCOUNTS FROM CLAIMS OF CREDITORS AND OTHER JUDGMENTS; TO AUTHORIZE NAME, IMAGE, AND LIKENESS AGENCY CONTRACTS; AND TO EXEMPT NAME, IMAGE, AND LIKENESS CONTRACTS FROM PUBLIC RECORDS REQUIREMENTS. SL 2025-46. Enacted July 1, 2025. Effective July 1, 2025, except as otherwise provided.
H 388 (2025-2026) AMEND BUSINESS CORPORATIONS ACT. Filed Mar 12 2025, AN ACT TO AMEND THE NORTH CAROLINA BUSINESS CORPORATIONS ACT, ASECOMMENDED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA BAR ASSOCIATION, TO AUTHORIZE THE PROBATE OF A CERTIFIED COPY OF AN ATTESTED WRITTEN WILL THAT HAS BEEN STORED BY AN ATTORNEY AS AN ELECTRONIC RECORD, TO MODIFY THE EMERGENCY VIDEO SUNSETS, TO MAKE UPDATES TO THE ELECTIVE SHARE STATUTES, TO UPDATE STATUTES RELATING TO TRUST ADMINISTRATION, AND TO MAKE REVISIONS TO THE YEAR'S
ALLOWANCE STATUTES.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE NORTH CAROLINA BUSINESS CORPORATIONS ACT, ASECOMMENDED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA BAR ASSOCIATION, TO AUTHORIZE THE PROBATE OF A CERTIFIED COPY OF AN ATTESTED WRITTEN WILL THAT HAS BEEN STORED BY AN ATTORNEY AS AN ELECTRONIC RECORD, TO MODIFY THE EMERGENCY VIDEO SUNSETS, TO MAKE UPDATES TO THE ELECTIVE SHARE STATUTES, TO UPDATE STATUTES RELATING TO TRUST ADMINISTRATION, AND TO MAKE REVISIONS TO THE YEAR'S ALLOWANCE STATUTES. SL 2025-33. Enacted June 30, 2025. Parts I through V and VII are effective October 1, 2025. Part VIII is effective January 1, 2026, and applies to attested written wills stored as electronic records on or after that date, regardless of the date of execution of the attested written will. The remainder effective June 30, 2025, except as otherwise provided.
H 412 (2025-2026) CHILD CARE REGULATORY REFORMS. Filed Mar 17 2025, AN ACT TO MAKE CHILD CARE REGULATORY REFORMS; AND TO MAKE BUILDING CODE REVISIONS.
AN ACT TO MAKE CHILD CARE REGULATORY REFORMS; AND TO MAKE BUILDING CODE REVISIONS. SL 2025-36. Enacted July 1, 2025. Effective July 1, 2025.
| Intro. by Arp, Lambeth, Paré, Rhyne. | GS 110 |
H 537 (2025-2026) ALENA'S LAW & OFFICE OF VITAL RECORDS CHANGES. (NEW) Filed Mar 26 2025, AN ACT TO ALLOW FOR A PRESUMPTION OF DEATH IN INSTANCES WHERE THE DISAPPEARANCE AND CONTINUED ABSENCE OF A PERSON COINCIDES WITH A DISASTER DECLARATION AND TO PROMOTE GREATER EFFICIENCY IN THE OFFICE OF VITAL RECORDS BY ESTABLISHING A DEADLINE FOR PROCESSING BIRTH AND DEATH CERTIFICATE AMENDMENT REQUESTS AND BY PROHIBITING OFFICE OF VITAL RECORDS EMPLOYEES FROM TELEWORKING, EXCEPT AS NECESSARY DURING DECLARED EMERGENCIES.
AN ACT TO ALLOW FOR A PRESUMPTION OF DEATH IN INSTANCES WHERE THE DISAPPEARANCE AND CONTINUED ABSENCE OF A PERSON COINCIDES WITH A DISASTER DECLARATION AND TO PROMOTE GREATER EFFICIENCY IN THE OFFICE OF VITAL RECORDS BY ESTABLISHING A DEADLINE FOR PROCESSING BIRTH AND DEATH CERTIFICATE AMENDMENT REQUESTS AND BY PROHIBITING OFFICE OF VITAL RECORDS EMPLOYEES FROM TELEWORKING, EXCEPT AS NECESSARY DURING DECLARED EMERGENCIES. SL 2025-44. Enacted July 1, 2025. Effective July 1, 2025.
H 549 (2025-2026) CLARIFY POWERS OF STATE AUDITOR. Filed Mar 26 2025, AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE POWERS OF THE STATE AUDITOR, TO MAKE OTHER CHANGES RELATED TO THE STATE AUDITOR, AND TO ALLOW THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO FORCE COLLECT DEBTS OWED TO STATE AGENCIES THROUGH LEVY AND SALE AND ATTACHMENT AND GARNISHMENT.
The Governor vetoed the act on July 2, 2025. The Governor's objections and veto message are available here: https://webservices.ncleg.gov/ViewBillDocument/2025/7261/0/H549-Bill-NBC-16787.
H 620 (2025-2026) AOC AGENCY REQUESTS.-AB Filed Mar 31 2025, AN ACT TO MODIFY PROVISIONS AFFECTING THE COURTS OF NORTH CAROLINA AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS.
AN ACT TO MODIFY PROVISIONS AFFECTING THE COURTS OF NORTH CAROLINA AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS. SL 2025-54. Enacted July 2, 2025. Effective July 2, 2025, except as otherwise provided.
| Intro. by Stevens. | GS 1, GS 1A, GS 7A, GS 7B, GS 9, GS 15A, GS 20, GS 28A, GS 28C, GS 29, GS 31, GS 35A, GS 42, GS 50B, GS 84, GS 101, GS 113, GS 122C |
H 737 (2025-2026) DOI OMNIBUS BILL. (NEW) Filed Apr 2 2025, AN ACT TO ELIMINATE THE TRAINING COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR INSURANCE PRODUCER LICENSURE, TO CLARIFY THE APPLICABILITY OF THE CAP ON INSURANCE REFERRAL FEES PAID TO NONLICENSED PERSONS, TO MAINTAIN NAIC ACCREDITATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE BY IMPLEMENTING GROUP CAPITAL CALCULATION AND LIQUIDITY STRESS TEST REQUIREMENTS, TO AMEND THE NORTH CAROLINA PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATION ACT, TO REVISE THE INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION ACT, TO CLARIFY INSURANCE REBATE PERMITTED TRADE PRACTICES, TO CLARIFY THE LAWS RELATING TO THE EXCHANGE OF BUSINESS BETWEEN INSURANCE PRODUCERS, TO REQUIRE DRIVERS SUBJECT TO THE INEXPERIENCED DRIVER PREMIUM SURCHARGE TO MAINTAIN OR BENEFIT FROM CONTINUOUS LIABILITY COVERAGE, TO PLACE RESTRICTIONS ON RESIDENTIAL LEASES REQUIRING RENTERS INSURANCE, TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE CALCULATION OF UNDERINSURED MOTORIST COVERAGE AND INSURANCE RATEMAKING LAWS IN S.L. 2023-133, AS AMENDED BY S.L. 2024-29, TO AUTHORIZE SALESMEN TO REGISTER WITH MULTIPLE DEALERS UNDER COMMON OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL, AND TO AUTHORIZE POLICY CANCELLATION UPON CHARGEBACK OF A CREDIT CARD PREMIUM PAYMENT.
AN ACT TO ELIMINATE THE TRAINING COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR INSURANCE PRODUCER LICENSURE, TO CLARIFY THE APPLICABILITY OF THE CAP ON INSURANCE REFERRAL FEES PAID TO NONLICENSED PERSONS, TO MAINTAIN NAIC ACCREDITATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE BY IMPLEMENTING GROUP CAPITAL CALCULATION AND LIQUIDITY STRESS TEST REQUIREMENTS, TO AMEND THE NORTH CAROLINA PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATION ACT, TO REVISE THE INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION ACT, TO CLARIFY INSURANCE REBATE PERMITTED TRADE PRACTICES, TO CLARIFY THE LAWS RELATING TO THE EXCHANGE OF BUSINESS BETWEEN INSURANCE PRODUCERS, TO REQUIRE DRIVERS SUBJECT TO THE INEXPERIENCED DRIVER PREMIUM SURCHARGE TO MAINTAIN OR BENEFIT FROM CONTINUOUS LIABILITY COVERAGE, TO PLACE RESTRICTIONS ON RESIDENTIAL LEASES REQUIRING RENTERS INSURANCE, TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE CALCULATION OF UNDERINSURED MOTORIST COVERAGE AND INSURANCE RATEMAKING LAWS IN S.L. 2023-133, AS AMENDED BY S.L. 2024-29, TO AUTHORIZE SALESMEN TO REGISTER WITH MULTIPLE DEALERS UNDER COMMON OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL, AND TO AUTHORIZE POLICY CANCELLATION UPON CHARGEBACK OF A CREDIT CARD PREMIUM PAYMENT. SL 2025-45. Enacted July 1, 2025. Effective July 1, 2025, except as otherwise provided.
H 762 (2025-2026) MODERNIZE NC S.A.F.E. ACT. Filed Apr 2 2025, AN ACT TO MODERNIZE THE NORTH CAROLINA SECURE AND FAIR ENFORCEMENT (S.A.F.E) MORTGAGE LICENSING ACT AND TO MODIFY THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE FEES OR DISCOUNTS THAT CERTAIN LENDERS MAY CHARGE ON SECOND OR JUNIOR LIEN REAL ESTATE LOANS TO ALIGN MORE CLOSELY WITH FEDERAL QUALIFIED MORTGAGE STANDARDS.
AN ACT TO MODERNIZE THE NORTH CAROLINA SECURE AND FAIR ENFORCEMENT (S.A.F.E) MORTGAGE LICENSING ACT AND TO MODIFY THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE FEES OR DISCOUNTS THAT CERTAIN LENDERS MAY CHARGE ON SECOND OR JUNIOR LIEN REAL ESTATE LOANS TO ALIGN MORE CLOSELY WITH FEDERAL QUALIFIED MORTGAGE STANDARDS. SL 2025-43. Enacted July 1, 2025. Section 1 is effective October 1, 2025. The remainder is effective July 1, 2025.
H 763 (2025-2026) NEIGHBOR STATE LICENSE RECOGNITION ACT. Filed Apr 2 2025, AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE RECOGNITION FOR INDIVIDUALS LICENSED IN CERTAIN NEIGHBORING STATES WHO ESTABLISH RESIDENCE IN THIS STATE.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE RECOGNITION FOR INDIVIDUALS LICENSED IN CERTAIN NEIGHBORING STATES WHO ESTABLISH RESIDENCE IN THIS STATE. SL 2025-61. Enacted July 3, 2025. Effective October 1, 2025.
| Intro. by Zenger, Tyson, Moss, Pless. | GS 93B |
H 768 (2025-2026) EMERG. COMM. CODE EXEMPTS/SANITARY BOARD/401. (NEW) Filed Apr 3 2025, AN ACT TO DIRECT THE NORTH CAROLINA BUILDING CODE COUNCIL TO ADOPT RULES TO AMEND THE STATE BUILDING CODE AND STATE FIRE CODE TO CLARIFY EXEMPTIONS FROM IN-BUILDING EMERGENCY RESPONDER COMMUNICATION COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE FILLING OF VACANCIES ON CERTAIN SANITARY BOARDS; AND TO ESTABLISH STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY'S HANDLING OF APPLICATIONS FOR 401 CERTIFICATIONS FOR PROJECTS THAT ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A NATIONWIDE PERMIT OR REGIONAL GENERAL PERMIT.
AN ACT TO DIRECT THE NORTH CAROLINA BUILDING CODE COUNCIL TO ADOPT RULES TO AMEND THE STATE BUILDING CODE AND STATE FIRE CODE TO CLARIFY EXEMPTIONS FROM IN-BUILDING EMERGENCY RESPONDER COMMUNICATION COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE FILLING OF VACANCIES ON CERTAIN SANITARY BOARDS; AND TO ESTABLISH STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY'S HANDLING OF APPLICATIONS FOR 401 CERTIFICATIONS FOR PROJECTS THAT ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A NATIONWIDE PERMIT OR REGIONAL GENERAL PERMIT. SL 2025-50. Enacted July 2, 2025. Effective July 2, 2025, except as otherwise provided.
H 805 (2025-2026) PREVENT SEXUAL EXPLOITATION/WOMEN AND MINORS. Filed Apr 7 2025, AN ACT TO OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZE TWO SEXES IN NORTH CAROLINA, TO PREVENT THE SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF WOMEN AND MINORS, TO LIMIT THE USE OF STATE FUNDING, TO MODIFY THE LAW RELATED TO BIRTH CERTIFICATES, TO MODIFY THE LAW RELATED TO CIVIL REMEDIES FOR GENDER TRANSITION PROCEDURES ON NON-MINORS, TO ALLOW STUDENTS WITH RELIGIOUS OBJECTIONS TO BE EXCUSED FROM CERTAIN CLASSROOM DISCUSSIONS OR ACTIVITIES, AND TO ALLOW PARENT ACCESS TO LIBRARY BOOKS AND TO PROVIDE FOR RESTRICTIONS ON SCHOOL SLEEPING QUARTERS.
The Governor vetoed the act on July 3, 2025. The Governor's objections and veto message are available here: https://webservices.ncleg.gov/ViewBillDocument/2025/7265/0/H805-BD-NBC-16791.
H 928 (2025-2026) ALLOW PTS IN SCHOOL CONCUSSION PROTOCOL. Filed Apr 10 2025, AN ACT TO ALLOW PHYSICAL THERAPISTS TO EVALUATE STUDENT ATHLETE HEAD INJURIES DURING ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES.
AN ACT TO ALLOW PHYSICAL THERAPISTS TO EVALUATE STUDENT ATHLETE HEAD INJURIES DURING ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES. SL 2025-49. Enacted July 2, 2025. Effective July 2, 2025.
| Intro. by Chesser, Pyrtle, Cairns, Cunningham. | GS 115C |
H 948 (2025-2026) THE P.A.V.E. ACT. Filed Apr 10 2025, AN ACT TO ENACT THE PROJECTS FOR ADVANCING VEHICLE-INFRASTRUCTURE ENHANCEMENTS (PAVE) ACT.
AN ACT TO ENACT THE PROJECTS FOR ADVANCING VEHICLE-INFRASTRUCTURE ENHANCEMENTS (PAVE) ACT. SL 2025-39. Enacted July 1, 2025. Effective July 1, 2025, except as otherwise provided.
H 959 (2025-2026) VARIOUS EDUCATION CHANGES. (NEW) Filed Apr 10 2025, AN ACT TO PROMOTE INTERNET SAFETY, TO REQUIRE SOCIAL MEDIA LITERACY INSTRUCTION IN SCHOOLS, TO REQUIRE REGULATION OF STUDENT USE OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES DURING INSTRUCTIONAL TIME, TO ALLOW CERTAIN NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS TO REQUEST RESIDENCY LICENSES FOR TEACHERS, AND TO ALLOW CERTAIN SCHOOLS TO APPLY FOR REACCREDITATION BY THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION AND TRAINING STANDARDS COMMISSION.
AN ACT TO PROMOTE INTERNET SAFETY, TO REQUIRE SOCIAL MEDIA LITERACY INSTRUCTION IN SCHOOLS, TO REQUIRE REGULATION OF STUDENT USE OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES DURING INSTRUCTIONAL TIME, TO ALLOW CERTAIN NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS TO REQUEST RESIDENCY LICENSES FOR TEACHERS, AND TO ALLOW CERTAIN SCHOOLS TO APPLY FOR REACCREDITATION BY THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION AND TRAINING STANDARDS COMMISSION. SL 2025-38. Enacted July 1, 2025. Effective July 1, 2025, except as otherwise provided.
| Intro. by Blackwell, K. Hall, Biggs. | GS 115C |
H 975 (2025-2026) EMS PERSONNEL PROVISIONS. (NEW) Filed Apr 10 2025, AN ACT TO ALLOW EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL, WHILE ON DUTY, TO CARRY PEPPER SPRAY OPENLY OR CONCEALED, AND TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION TO THE PRACTICE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE FOR EMERGENCY PERSONNEL WHO RENDER EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TO AN INJURED K-9 POLICE ANIMAL OR AN INJURED SEARCH AND RESCUE DOG AT THE SCENE OF AN EMERGENCY.
AN ACT TO ALLOW EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL, WHILE ON DUTY, TO CARRY PEPPER SPRAY OPENLY OR CONCEALED, AND TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION TO THE PRACTICE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE FOR EMERGENCY PERSONNEL WHO RENDER EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TO AN INJURED K-9 POLICE ANIMAL OR AN INJURED SEARCH AND RESCUE DOG AT THE SCENE OF AN EMERGENCY. SL 2025-42. Enacted July 1, 2025. Effective July 1, 2025, except as otherwise provided.
The Daily Bulletin: 2025-07-03
PUBLIC/SENATE BILLS
S 77 (2025-2026) SCHOOL CONTRACTED HEALTH SERVICES. Filed Feb 11 2025, AN ACT TO ALLOW PARENT CHOICE IN NURSING SERVICE PROVIDERS REQUIRED BY AN INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM.
AN ACT TO ALLOW PARENT CHOICE IN NURSING SERVICE PROVIDERS REQUIRED BY AN INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM. SL 2025-40. Enacted July 1, 2025. Effective July 1, 2025, and applies beginning with the 2025-26 school year.
| Intro. by Sawyer, Overcash. | GS 115C |
S 124 (2025-2026) STATE HIRING ACCESSIBILITY AND MODERNIZATION. (NEW) Filed Feb 21 2025, AN ACT TO REDUCE BARRIERS TO STATE EMPLOYMENT AND TO MODERNIZE THE STATE HUMAN RESOURCES SYSTEM.
AN ACT TO REDUCE BARRIERS TO STATE EMPLOYMENT AND TO MODERNIZE THE STATE HUMAN RESOURCES SYSTEM. SL 2025-34. Enacted July 1, 2025. Effective July 1, 2025, except as otherwise provided.
S 125 (2025-2026) VARIOUS EDUCATION CHANGES. (NEW) Filed Feb 21 2025, AN ACT TO REORGANIZE CHAPTER 115D OF THE GENERAL STATUTES AND MAKE NECESSARY CONFORMING CHANGES, TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE COMMUNITY COLLEGES STATUTES, TO ALLOW CERTAIN NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS TO REQUEST RESIDENCY LICENSES FOR TEACHERS, AND TO EXTEND THE REVERSION DATE OF SCHOOL SAFETY GRANT FUNDS.
AN ACT TO REORGANIZE CHAPTER 115D OF THE GENERAL STATUTES AND MAKE NECESSARY CONFORMING CHANGES, TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE COMMUNITY COLLEGES STATUTES, TO ALLOW CERTAIN NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS TO REQUEST RESIDENCY LICENSES FOR TEACHERS, AND TO EXTEND THE REVERSION DATE OF SCHOOL SAFETY GRANT FUNDS. SL 2025-56. Enacted July 3, 2025. Effective July 3, 2025, except as otherwise provided.
S 133 (2025-2026) NCCCS LMS/NCLDS. (NEW) Filed Feb 21 2025, AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE STATE BOARD OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO SOLICIT A LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR ALL COMMUNITY COLLEGES, TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR THE COMMUNITY COLLEGES SYSTEM OFFICE, AND TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE GENERAL STATUTES RELATED TO THE NORTH CAROLINA LONGITUDINAL DATA SYSTEM.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE STATE BOARD OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO SOLICIT A LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR ALL COMMUNITY COLLEGES, TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR THE COMMUNITY COLLEGES SYSTEM OFFICE, AND TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE GENERAL STATUTES RELATED TO THE NORTH CAROLINA LONGITUDINAL DATA SYSTEM. SL 2025-62. Enacted July 3, 2025. Effective July 3, 2025, except as otherwise provided.
S 227 (2025-2026) ELIMINATING "DEI" IN PUBLIC EDUCATION. Filed Mar 3 2025, AN ACT TO DEMONSTRATE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S INTENT THAT STUDENTS, TEACHERS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND OTHER SCHOOL EMPLOYEES RECOGNIZE THE EQUALITY AND RIGHTS OF ALL PERSONS AND TO PROHIBIT PUBLIC SCHOOL UNITS FROM PROMOTING CERTAIN CONCEPTS THAT ARE CONTRARY TO THAT INTENT.
The Governor vetoed the act on July 3, 2025. The Governor's objections and veto message are available here: https://webservices.ncleg.gov/ViewBillDocument/2025/7267/0/S227-Bill-NBC-16793.
| Intro. by Berger, Lee, Overcash. | GS 115C |
S 254 (2025-2026) CHARTER SCHOOL CHANGES. (NEW) Filed Mar 10 2025, AN ACT TO AMEND CHARTER SCHOOL LAWS.
The Governor vetoed the act on July 2, 2025. The Governor's objections and veto message are available here: https://webservices.ncleg.gov/ViewBillDocument/2025/7262/0/S254-Bill-NBC-16788.
| Intro. by Daniel, Britt, B. Newton. | GS 115C |
S 266 (2025-2026) THE POWER BILL REDUCTION ACT. (NEW) Filed Mar 11 2025, AN ACT TO ELIMINATE THE INTERIM DATE FOR CARBON REDUCTION BY CERTAIN ELECTRIC PUBLIC UTILITIES, TO ALLOW AN ALTERNATIVE COST RECOVERY MECHANISM FOR THE FINANCING COSTS OF CONSTRUCTION WORK IN PROGRESS FOR BASELOAD ELECTRIC GENERATING FACILITIES, TO MODIFY THE STATUTES GOVERNING COST RECOVERY FOR FUEL-RELATED CHARGES AND PERFORMANCE-BASED RATEMAKING, AND TO CODIFY A PROVISION AUTHORIZING SECURITIZATION OF COSTS FOR RETIREMENT OF COAL-FIRED GENERATING UNITS.
The Governor vetoed the act on July 2, 2025. The Governor's objections and veto message are available here: https://webservices.ncleg.gov/ViewBillDocument/2025/7263/0/S266-Bill-NBC-16789.
| Intro. by Moffitt, Daniel, Britt. | GS 62 |
S 295 (2025-2026) CLARIFY MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER LAWS. Filed Mar 13 2025, AN ACT TO CLARIFY VARIOUS MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER LAWS.
AN ACT TO CLARIFY VARIOUS MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER LAWS. SL 2025-41. Enacted July 1, 2025. Effective July 1, 2025.
| Intro. by Jackson, Lazzara, Sawyer. | GS 20 |
S 307 (2025-2026) INFO. RIGHTS OF ESTATE/DEATH OF LLC MEMBER. Filed Mar 17 2025, AN ACT TO CREATE SPECIAL ECONOMIC INTEREST OWNERS OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES AND TO GRANT THEM INFORMATION RIGHTS AND STANDING TO SEEK JUDICIAL DISSOLUTION.
AN ACT TO CREATE SPECIAL ECONOMIC INTEREST OWNERS OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES AND TO GRANT THEM INFORMATION RIGHTS AND STANDING TO SEEK JUDICIAL DISSOLUTION. SL 2025-55. Enacted July 3, 2025. Effective October 1, 2025.
| Intro. by Sawrey. | GS 57D |
S 321 (2025-2026) ACCOUNTING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACT. Filed Mar 18 2025, AN ACT TO MODIFY THE EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION AS A CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT.
AN ACT TO MODIFY THE EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION AS A CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT. SL 2025-35. Enacted July 1, 2025. Effective January 1, 2026.
| Intro. by Britt, Overcash, Lazzara. | GS 93 |
S 387 (2025-2026) BROWNFIELDS PROPERTY REUSE ACT REVISIONS. Filed Mar 24 2025, AN ACT TO AMEND THE BROWNFIELDS PROPERTY REUSE ACT AND THE BROWNFIELDS PROPERTY TAX BENEFIT.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE BROWNFIELDS PROPERTY REUSE ACT AND THE BROWNFIELDS PROPERTY TAX BENEFIT. SL 2025-53. Enacted July 2, 2025. Section 1 is effective for taxes imposed for taxable years beginning on or after July 1, 2025. The remainder of this act is effective July 2, 2025.
S 391 (2025-2026) DOT OMNIBUS. Filed Mar 24 2025, AN ACT TO REVISE LAWS CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
AN ACT TO REVISE LAWS CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION. SL 2025-47. Enacted July 1, 2025. Effective July 1, 2025, except as otherwise provided.
| Intro. by Rabon, Sawyer, Lazzara. | STUDY, GS 8, GS 17C, GS 20, GS 115C, GS 126, GS 136, GS 143C, GS 153A, GS 160A |
S 442 (2025-2026) PARENTS PROTECTION ACT. Filed Mar 24 2025, AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO LAWS AFFECTING THE CARE OF JUVENILES AND THE ADOPTION OF CHILDREN.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO LAWS AFFECTING THE CARE OF JUVENILES AND THE ADOPTION OF CHILDREN. SL 2025-59. Enacted July 3, 2025. Effective July 3, 2025, except as otherwise provided.
S 472 (2025-2026) COASTAL REGULATORY REFORM. (NEW) Filed Mar 24 2025, AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE PROCESS FOR 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TO REFORM PERMITTING RELATED TO UPLAND BASIN MARINAS, AND TO CLARIFY THAT CERTAIN MAN-MADE DITCHES ARE NOT COVERED UNDER THE COASTAL AREA MANAGEMENT ACT.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE PROCESS FOR 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TO REFORM PERMITTING RELATED TO UPLAND BASIN MARINAS, AND TO CLARIFY THAT CERTAIN MAN-MADE DITCHES ARE NOT COVERED UNDER THE COASTAL AREA MANAGEMENT ACT. SL 2025-48. Enacted July 2, 2025. Effective July 2, 2025, except as otherwise provided.
S 558 (2025-2026) ELIMINATING "DEI" IN PUBLIC HIGHER ED. Filed Mar 25 2025, AN ACT TO DEMONSTRATE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S INTENT THAT STUDENTS, PROFESSORS, ADMINISTRATORS, AND OTHER EMPLOYEES OF PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION RECOGNIZE THE EQUALITY AND RIGHTS OF ALL PERSONS AND TO PROHIBIT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION FROM PROMOTING CERTAIN CONCEPTS THAT ARE CONTRARY TO THAT INTENT.
The Governor vetoed the act on July 3, 2025. The Governor's objections and veto message are available here: https://webservices.ncleg.gov/ViewBillDocument/2025/7266/0/S558-Bill-NBC-16792.
S 600 (2025-2026) IMPROVE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (NEW) Filed Mar 25 2025, AN ACT TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.
AN ACT TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA. SL 2025-60. Enacted July 3, 2025. Effective July 3, 2025, except as otherwise provided.
S 655 (2025-2026) EXTEND CERTAIN RIGHTS TO CATAWBA NATION. Filed Mar 25 2025, AN ACT TO EXTEND CERTAIN RIGHTS TO THE CATAWBA INDIAN NATION.
AN ACT TO EXTEND CERTAIN RIGHTS TO THE CATAWBA INDIAN NATION. SL 2025-57. Enacted July 3, 2025. Section 4 is effective December 1, 2025. The remainder is effective July 3, 2025.
S 690 (2025-2026) MODIFY LICENSING REAL EST. APPRAISERS. Filed Mar 25 2025, AN ACT TO MODIFY THE LICENSING PROCEDURES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA APPRAISERS ACT, TO AUTHORIZE BROKERS TO REGISTER WITH MULTIPLE DEALERS UNDER COMMON OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL, TO MODIFY THE LAW REGARDING OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES A LANDLORD MAY RECOVER FROM A TENANT, AND TO ALLOW A BUYER'S AGENT COMPENSATION TO BE INCLUDED IN AN OFFER TO PURCHASE.
AN ACT TO MODIFY THE LICENSING PROCEDURES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA APPRAISERS ACT, TO AUTHORIZE BROKERS TO REGISTER WITH MULTIPLE DEALERS UNDER COMMON OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL, TO MODIFY THE LAW REGARDING OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES A LANDLORD MAY RECOVER FROM A TENANT, AND TO ALLOW A BUYER'S AGENT COMPENSATION TO BE INCLUDED IN AN OFFER TO PURCHASE. SL 2025-52. Enacted July 2, 2025. Effective July 2, 2025, except as otherwise provided.
S 710 (2025-2026) DPS AGENCY CHANGES.-AB Filed Mar 25 2025, AN ACT TO MODERNIZE THE ALARMS SYSTEMS LICENSING ACT, MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE PRIVATE PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD LAWS, STRENGTHEN THE OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY OF THE ABC COMMISSION, MODIFY THE LAW REGARDING NOTICE OF CERTAIN VIOLATIONS TO ABC PERMIT HOLDERS, ALLOW REVIEW OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' PERSONNEL RECORDS WHEN TRANSFERRING AGENCIES, REINSTATE G.S. 102-1.1, AND TO MODIFY PROVISIONS REGARDING SUMMARY COURTS-MARTIAL AND THE APPOINTMENT AND SERVICE OF MILITARY JUDGES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD.
AN ACT TO MODERNIZE THE ALARMS SYSTEMS LICENSING ACT, MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE PRIVATE PROTECTIVE SERVICES BOARD LAWS, STRENGTHEN THE OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY OF THE ABC COMMISSION, MODIFY THE LAW REGARDING NOTICE OF CERTAIN VIOLATIONS TO ABC PERMIT HOLDERS, ALLOW REVIEW OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' PERSONNEL RECORDS WHEN TRANSFERRING AGENCIES, REINSTATE G.S. 102-1.1, AND TO MODIFY PROVISIONS REGARDING SUMMARY COURTS-MARTIAL AND THE APPOINTMENT AND SERVICE OF MILITARY JUDGES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD. SL 2025-51. Enacted July 2, 2025. Effective July 2, 2025, except as otherwise provided.
S 770 (2025-2026) GENERAL ASSEMBLY APPOINTMENTS. Filed Jun 23 2025, AN ACT TO APPOINT PERSONS TO VARIOUS PUBLIC OFFICES UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE AND THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
AN ACT TO APPOINT PERSONS TO VARIOUS PUBLIC OFFICES UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE. SL 2025-29. Enacted June 30, 2025. Effective June 30, 2025.
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H 173 (2025-2026) VARIOUS LOCAL PROVISIONS III. (NEW) Filed Feb 21 2025, AN ACT TO DEANNEX CERTAIN DESCRIBED TERRITORY AND MAKE OTHER CHANGES TO VARIOUS LOCAL LAWS.
AN ACT TO DEANNEX CERTAIN DESCRIBED TERRITORY AND MAKE OTHER CHANGES TO VARIOUS LOCAL LAWS. SL 2025-30. Enacted June 30, 2025. Effective June 30, 2025, except as otherwise provided.
H 226 (2025-2026) CITY OF GREENSBORO/DEANNEXATIONS. Filed Feb 26 2025, AN ACT REMOVING CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY FROM THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO.
AN ACT REMOVING CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY FROM THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO. SL 2025-31. Enacted June 30, 2025. Effective June 30, 2025.
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ACTIONS ON BILLS
Actions on Bills: 2025-07-03
PUBLIC BILLS
H 171: EQUALITY IN STATE AGENCIES/PROHIBITION ON DEI.
House: Vetoed 07/03/2025
House: Received from the Governor
House: Placed On Cal For 07/29/2025
H 318: THE CRIMINAL ILLEGAL ALIEN ENFORCEMENT ACT.
House: Withdrawn From Cal
House: Placed On Cal For 07/29/2025
H 357: CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES ACT.-AB
House: Signed by Gov. 7/3/2025
House: Ch. SL 2025-58
H 402: LIMIT RULES WITH SUBSTANTIAL FINANCIAL COSTS. (NEW)
House: Withdrawn From Cal
House: Placed On Cal For 07/29/2025
H 549: CLARIFY POWERS OF STATE AUDITOR.
House: Placed On Cal For 07/29/2025
H 763: NEIGHBOR STATE LICENSE RECOGNITION ACT.
House: Signed by Gov. 7/3/2025
House: Ch. SL 2025-61
H 805: PREVENT SEXUAL EXPLOITATION/WOMEN AND MINORS.
House: Vetoed 07/03/2025
House: Received from the Governor
House: Placed On Cal For 07/29/2025
H 837: STUDY ALTERNATIVE METHODS FOR HIGHWAY FUNDING.
House: Serial Referral To Finance Stricken
House: Withdrawn From Com
House: Re-ref to the Com on Transportation, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
S 125: VARIOUS EDUCATION CHANGES. (NEW)
Senate: Signed by Gov. 7/3/2025
Senate: Ch. SL 2025-56
S 133: NCCCS LMS/NCLDS. (NEW)
Senate: Signed by Gov. 7/3/2025
Senate: Ch. SL 2025-62
S 227: ELIMINATING "DEI" IN PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Senate: Vetoed 07/03/2025
S 254: CHARTER SCHOOL CHANGES. (NEW)
Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
S 266: THE POWER BILL REDUCTION ACT. (NEW)
Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
S 307: INFO. RIGHTS OF ESTATE/DEATH OF LLC MEMBER.
Senate: Signed by Gov. 7/3/2025
Senate: Ch. SL 2025-55
S 442: PARENTS PROTECTION ACT.
Senate: Signed by Gov. 7/3/2025
Senate: Ch. SL 2025-59
S 558: ELIMINATING "DEI" IN PUBLIC HIGHER ED.
Senate: Vetoed 07/03/2025
S 595: VARIOUS REVENUE LAWS CHANGES. (NEW)
House: Conf Com Appointed
S 600: IMPROVE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. (NEW)
Senate: Signed by Gov. 7/3/2025
Senate: Ch. SL 2025-60
S 655: EXTEND CERTAIN RIGHTS TO CATAWBA NATION.
Senate: Signed by Gov. 7/3/2025
Senate: Ch. SL 2025-57
Actions on Bills: 2025-07-03
LOCAL BILLS
H 305: GUILFORD COUNTY SALES TAX DISTRIBUTION MODS.
House: Withdrawn From Cal
House: Placed On Cal For 07/29/2025
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