The Daily Bulletin: 2026-07-07

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The Daily Bulletin: 2026-07-07

PUBLIC/HOUSE BILLS
H 56 (2025-2026) 2026 BUDGET TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS. (NEW) Filed Feb 4 2025, AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL, CLARIFYING, AND OTHER CHANGES TO THE CURRENT OPERATIONS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2026 AND TO OTHER ACTS.

AN ACT TO MAKE TECHNICAL, CLARIFYING, AND OTHER CHANGES TO THE CURRENT OPERATIONS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 2026 AND TO OTHER ACTS. SL 2026-42. Enacted July 7, 2026. Effective July 1, 2026, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Paré, Loftis, Zenger, Tyson.APPROP, Burke, Cabarrus, Carteret, Caswell, Craven, Duplin, Guilford, Lenoir, New Hanover, Rockingham, Rowan, Rutherford, Stokes, Union, GS 7A, GS 105, GS 108A, GS 115C, GS 126, GS 126A, GS 128, GS 143B
View summary Agriculture, Courts/Judiciary, Court System, Employment and Retirement, Environment, Environment/Natural Resources, Government, Budget/Appropriations, Public Safety and Emergency Management, State Agencies, UNC System, Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (formerly Dept. of Cultural Resources), Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Labor, Department of Public Instruction, Department of State Treasurer, Office of State Budget and Management, Office of State Controller, State Government, State Personnel, Tax, Local Government, Health and Human Services, Health, Health Care Facilities and Providers, Health Insurance, Social Services, Public Assistance, Nonprofits, Public Enterprises and Utilities
H 162 (2025-2026) PARKING LOT REFORM/STORMWATER CONTROL. (NEW) Filed Feb 21 2025, AN ACT TO RESTRICT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FROM REGULATING CERTAIN ASPECTS OF OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES AND TO MODIFY THE AUTHORITY OF CERTAIN LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO REQUIRE STORMWATER CONTROL FOR REDEVELOPED PROPERTY.

AN ACT TO RESTRICT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FROM REGULATING CERTAIN ASPECTS OF OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES AND TO MODIFY THE AUTHORITY OF CERTAIN LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO REQUIRE STORMWATER CONTROL FOR REDEVELOPED PROPERTY. SL 2026-39. Enacted July 6, 2026. Effective July 6, 2026, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Loftis, N. Jackson, Ward, Kidwell.GS 143, GS 160D
View summary Development, Land Use and Housing, Building and Construction, Land Use, Planning and Zoning, Environment, Government, Local Government
H 1104 (2025-2026) IMPROVE IVC PROCESS AND ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY. (NEW) Filed Apr 29 2026, AN ACT TO IMPROVE THE INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENT PROCESS AND INCREASE PUBLIC SAFETY AND TO IMPLEMENT AN INPATIENT CAPACITY RESTORATION PROGRAM.

AN ACT TO IMPROVE THE INVOLUNTARY COMMITMENT PROCESS AND INCREASE PUBLIC SAFETY AND TO IMPLEMENT AN INPATIENT CAPACITY RESTORATION PROGRAM. SL 2026-38. Enacted July 6, 2026. Effective July 6, 2026, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Reeder, Blackwell, Miller, Cotham.STUDY, GS 15A, GS 90, GS 122C
View summary Courts/Judiciary, Court System, Administrative Office of the Courts, Criminal Justice, Corrections (Sentencing/Probation), Government, Public Records and Open Meetings, Public Safety and Emergency Management, State Agencies, UNC System, Department of Adult Correction, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Information Technology, Health and Human Services, Health, Health Care Facilities and Providers, Mental Health
H 1173 (2025-2026) JALEEYAH'S LAW. Filed Apr 30 2026, AN ACT TO MAKE CERTAIN MODIFICATIONS RELATED TO THE CRIMINAL LAWS OF NORTH CAROLINA.

AN ACT TO MAKE CERTAIN MODIFICATIONS RELATED TO THE CRIMINAL LAWS OF NORTH CAROLINA. SL 2026-37. Enacted July 6, 2026. Effective July 6, 2026, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Bell, Stevens.GS 7A, GS 8C, GS 14, GS 15A
View summary Courts/Judiciary, Evidence, Criminal Justice, Criminal Law and Procedure

The Daily Bulletin: 2026-07-07

PUBLIC/SENATE BILLS
S 257 (2025-2026) 2026 APPROPRIATIONS ACT. (NEW) Filed Mar 10 2025, AN ACT TO MAKE BASE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT OPERATIONS OF STATE AGENCIES, DEPARTMENTS, AND INSTITUTIONS.

AN ACT TO MAKE BASE BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT OPERATIONS OF STATE AGENCIES, DEPARTMENTS, AND INSTITUTIONS. SL 2026-41. Enacted July 7, 2026. Effective July 1, 2026, except as otherwise provided.

Intro. by Jackson, Hise, Lee.APPROP, STUDY, Brunswick, Sampson, GS 1, GS 6, GS 7A, GS 7B, GS 14, GS 15A, GS 18B, GS 18C, GS 20, GS 50, GS 53C, GS 58, GS 62, GS 63A, GS 65, GS 66, GS 72, GS 74C, GS 75, GS 75A, GS 78A, GS 84, GS 89C, GS 90, GS 90D, GS 93A, GS 95, GS 97, GS 105, GS 106, GS 108A, GS 108D, GS 110, GS 113, GS 113A, GS 114, GS 115C, GS 115D, GS 116, GS 116B, GS 120, GS 121, GS 122C, GS 124, GS 126, GS 127A, GS 128, GS 130A, GS 131A, GS 131D, GS 131E, GS 132, GS 135, GS 136, GS 138, GS 143, GS 143A, GS 143B, GS 143C, GS 145, GS 146, GS 147, GS 148, GS 150B, GS 153A, GS 159, GS 159D, GS 159G, GS 160A, GS 160D, GS 164, GS 166A
View summary Agriculture, Banking and Finance, Business and Commerce, Consumer Protection, Occupational Licensing, Courts/Judiciary, Civil, Civil Procedure, Family Law, Juvenile Law, Abuse, Neglect and Dependency, Delinquency, Motor Vehicle, Court System, Administrative Office of the Courts, Criminal Justice, Corrections (Sentencing/Probation), Criminal Law and Procedure, Development, Land Use and Housing, Building and Construction, Community and Economic Development, Land Use, Planning and Zoning, Property and Housing, Education, Preschool, Elementary and Secondary Education, Higher Education, Employment and Retirement, Environment, Aquaculture and Fisheries, Energy, Environment/Natural Resources, Government, Budget/Appropriations, Cultural Resources and Museums, Elections, General Assembly, Public Safety and Emergency Management, State Agencies, Community Colleges System Office, UNC System, Department of Administration, Department of Adult Correction, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Department of Commerce, Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (formerly Dept. of Cultural Resources), Department of Environmental Quality (formerly DENR), Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Justice, Department of Labor, Department of Military & Veterans Affairs, Department of Public Instruction, Department of Public Safety, Department of Revenue, Department of State Treasurer, Department of Transportation, Office of Information Technology Services, Office of State Auditor, Office of State Budget and Management, Office of State Controller, Secretary of State, State Board of Elections, State Government, Executive, State Personnel, State Property, Tax, Local Government, Native Americans, Health and Human Services, Health, Health Care Facilities and Providers, Health Insurance, Public Health, Mental Health, Social Services, Adult Services, Child Welfare, Public Assistance, Lottery and Gaming, Military and Veteran's Affairs, Public Enterprises and Utilities, Transportation
S 1041 (2025-2026) PUBLIC WORKFORCE MODERNIZATION ACT. Filed Apr 30 2026, AN ACT TO MODERNIZE AND SIMPLIFY THE STATE HUMAN RESOURCES SYSTEM.

AN ACT TO MODERNIZE AND SIMPLIFY THE STATE HUMAN RESOURCES SYSTEM. SL 2026-40. Enacted July 6, 2026. Effective October 1, 2026. 

Intro. by Corbin, Johnson, Lee.APPROP, GS 1, GS 7A, GS 18C, GS 53C, GS 62, GS 63A, GS 74, GS 90, GS 90B, GS 95, GS 97, GS 99A, GS 114, GS 115C, GS 115D, GS 116, GS 120, GS 122C, GS 126, GS 126A, GS 128, GS 130A, GS 132, GS 135, GS 136, GS 138A, GS 143, GS 143B, GS 143C, GS 147, GS 150B, GS 153A, GS 168A, GS 169
View summary Courts/Judiciary, Court System, Administrative Office of the Courts, Government, APA/Rule Making, Budget/Appropriations, General Assembly, State Agencies, Community Colleges System Office, UNC System, Office of State Human Resources (formerly Office of State Personnel), State Government, Executive, State Personnel

The Daily Bulletin: 2026-07-07

The Daily Bulletin: 2026-07-07

ACTIONS ON BILLS

Actions on Bills: 2026-07-07

PUBLIC BILLS

H 56: 2026 BUDGET TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS. (NEW)

    House: Signed by Gov. 7/7/2026
    House: Ch. SL 2026-42

H 133: NC FARMLAND AND MILITARY PROTECTION ACT.

    House: Signed by Gov. 7/7/2026

H 162: PARKING LOT REFORM/STORMWATER CONTROL. (NEW)

    House: Ch. SL 2026-39

H 206: DPS/OTHER CHANGES. (NEW)

    House: Signed by Gov. 7/7/2026

H 372: HOME-BASED BUSINESS FAIRNESS ACT. (NEW)

    House: Signed by Gov. 7/7/2026

H 517: MODIFY NONPROFIT CORP. ACT/CHARITABLE ORG.

    House: Signed by Gov. 7/7/2026

H 747: 2026 WILDLIFE RESOURCES CHANGES. (NEW)

    House: Signed by Gov. 7/7/2026

H 920: VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSK CONSUMER PROT. ACT. (NEW)

    House: Signed by Gov. 7/7/2026

H 1094: FERRY DIV. AUDIT/DOT OMNIBUS. (NEW)

    House: Signed by Gov. 7/7/2026

H 1104: IMPROVE IVC PROCESS AND ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY. (NEW)

    House: Ch. SL 2026-38

H 1126: 2026 DST ADMIN/TECHNICAL/CLARIFYING CHANGES.-AB

    House: Signed by Gov. 7/7/2026

H 1173: JALEEYAH'S LAW.

    House: Ch. SL 2026-37

S 257: 2026 APPROPRIATIONS ACT. (NEW)

    Senate: Signed by Gov. 7/7/2026
    Senate: Ch. SL 2026-41

S 355: SUPPORT THE DEPT. OF ADULT CORRECTION.-AB

    Senate: Signed by Gov. 7/7/2026

S 474: ADJUST COUNTIES/REAPPRAISAL MORATORIIUM. (NEW)

    Senate: Signed by Gov. 7/7/2026

S 648: WINTER SPORTS SAFETY AND ACCIDENTS. (NEW)

    Senate: Signed by Gov. 7/7/2026

S 857: GSC UPDATE FUNERAL BOARD AND DOI LICENSING.

    Senate: Signed by Gov. 7/7/2026

S 1041: PUBLIC WORKFORCE MODERNIZATION ACT.

    Senate: Ch. SL 2026-40

Actions on Bills: 2026-07-07

No local actions on bills

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