AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE ACQUISITION OF AGRICULTURAL LANDS OR LANDS ADJACENT TO MILITARY INSTALLATIONS BY CERTAIN ADVERSARIAL ENTITIES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE DIVESTMENT OF THOSE LANDS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR DOCUMENTATION AND REGISTRATION OF LAND OWNERSHIP BY CERTAIN ADVERSARIAL ENTITIES. SL 2026-54. Enacted July 7, 2026. Sections 1-3 are effective April 1, 2027. Section 1 applies to offenses committed on or after April 1, 2027. The remainder is effective July 7, 2026.
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PUBLIC/HOUSE BILLS
H 133 (2025-2026) NC FARMLAND AND MILITARY PROTECTION ACT. Filed Feb 17 2025, AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE ACQUISITION OF AGRICULTURAL LANDS OR LANDS ADJACENT TO MILITARY INSTALLATIONS BY CERTAIN ADVERSARIAL ENTITIES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE DIVESTMENT OF THOSE LANDS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR DOCUMENTATION AND REGISTRATION OF LAND OWNERSHIP BY CERTAIN ADVERSARIAL ENTITIES.
H 206 (2025-2026) DPS/OTHER CHANGES. (NEW) Filed Feb 25 2025, AN ACT TO ENACT MODIFICATIONS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, TO AUTHORIZE TRIBAL POLICE CHIEFS TO ENTER INTO MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, AND TO MODIFY THE LAW RELATED TO THE CONFIRMATION OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL.
AN ACT TO ENACT MODIFICATIONS AS RECOMMENDED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, TO AUTHORIZE TRIBAL POLICE CHIEFS TO ENTER INTO MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, AND TO MODIFY THE LAW RELATED TO THE CONFIRMATION OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL. SL 2026-53. Enacted July 7, 2026. Effective July 7, 2026, except as otherwise provided.
H 372 (2025-2026) HOME-BASED BUSINESS FAIRNESS ACT. (NEW) Filed Mar 11 2025, AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT CITIES SHALL NOT PROHIBIT CERTAIN HOME-BASED BUSINESSES WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTIONAL LIMITS.
AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT CITIES SHALL NOT PROHIBIT CERTAIN HOME-BASED BUSINESSES WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTIONAL LIMITS. SL 2026-51. Enacted July 7, 2026. Effective July 7, 2026.
| Intro. by Johnson, Chesser, Rhyne, Schietzelt. | GS 160A |
H 437 (2025-2026) DRUG-FREE ZONES/UNAUTHORIZED PUBLIC CAMPING. (NEW) Filed Mar 18 2025, AN ACT TO ESTABLISH DRUG-FREE HOMELESS SERVICE ZONES AND INCREASE THE PUNISHMENT IMPOSED FOR COMMITTING CERTAIN DRUG OFFENSES IN A DRUG-FREE HOMELESS SERVICE ZONE AND TO BAN UNAUTHORIZED PUBLIC CAMPING OR SLEEPING IN THE STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS OF THE STATE.
The Governor vetoed the act on July 8, 2026. The Governor's objections and veto message are available here: https://webservices.ncleg.gov/ViewBillDocument/2025/10226/0/H437-BD-NBC-18082.
H 517 (2025-2026) MODIFY NONPROFIT CORP. ACT/CHARITABLE ORG. Filed Mar 25 2025, AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE NORTH CAROLINA NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS ACT AND TO ALLOW A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION'S DISCLOSURE UNDER STATE LAW TO BE SATISFIED BY THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT REQUIRED FOR A TAX DEDUCTION UNDER FEDERAL LAW AND TO MODIFY THE EMERGENCY VIDEO SUNSETS.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE NORTH CAROLINA NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS ACT AND TO ALLOW A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION'S DISCLOSURE UNDER STATE LAW TO BE SATISFIED BY THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT REQUIRED FOR A TAX DEDUCTION UNDER FEDERAL LAW AND TO MODIFY THE EMERGENCY VIDEO SUNSETS. SL 2026-52. Enacted July 7, 2026. Effective July 7, 2026, except as otherwise provided.
H 747 (2025-2026) 2026 WILDLIFE RESOURCES CHANGES. (NEW) Filed Apr 2 2025, AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE WILDLIFE LAWS.
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE WILDLIFE LAWS. SL 2026-43. Enacted July 7, 2026. Effective July 7, 2026, except as otherwise provided.
H 920 (2025-2026) VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSK CONSUMER PROT. ACT. (NEW) Filed Apr 10 2025, AN ACT TO ENACT THE VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSK CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT.
AN ACT TO ENACT THE VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSK CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT. SL 2026-45. Enacted July 7, 2026. Effective January 1, 2027, except as otherwise provided.
| Intro. by N. Jackson, Ross, Biggs. | GS 53 |
H 1094 (2025-2026) FERRY DIV. AUDIT/DOT OMNIBUS. (NEW) Filed Apr 29 2026, AN ACT TO DIRECT THE OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE FERRY DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE TRANSPORTATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, AND TO MAKE OTHER CHANGES TO LAWS RELATED TO MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRANSPORTATION.
AN ACT TO DIRECT THE OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE FERRY DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE TRANSPORTATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE, AND TO MAKE OTHER CHANGES TO LAWS RELATED TO MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRANSPORTATION. SL 2026-46. Enacted July 7, 2026. Effective July 7, 2026, except as otherwise provided.
H 1126 (2025-2026) 2026 DST ADMIN/TECHNICAL/CLARIFYING CHANGES.-AB Filed Apr 29 2026, AN ACT TO MAKE ADMINISTRATIVE, TECHNICAL, AND CLARIFYING CHANGES TO THE LAWS RELATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE TREASURER.
AN ACT TO MAKE ADMINISTRATIVE, TECHNICAL, AND CLARIFYING CHANGES TO THE LAWS RELATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE TREASURER. SL 2026-50. Enacted July 7, 2026. Effective July 7, 2026, except as otherwise provided.
| Intro. by Wheatley, Carson Smith. | STUDY, Edgecombe, Gaston, GS 58, GS 63A, GS 74C, GS 74D, GS 105, GS 113, GS 115C, GS 116, GS 116B, GS 120, GS 122E, GS 126, GS 127A, GS 128, GS 131A, GS 135, GS 143, GS 143B, GS 143C, GS 147, GS 159, GS 159D, GS 161 |
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PUBLIC/SENATE BILLS
S 355 (2025-2026) SUPPORT THE DEPT. OF ADULT CORRECTION.-AB Filed Mar 20 2025, AN ACT TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ADULT CORRECTION.
AN ACT TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ADULT CORRECTION. SL 2026-44. Enacted July 7, 2026. Effective July 7, 2026, except as otherwise provided.
| Intro. by Daniel, Britt, B. Newton. | GS 1E, GS 14, GS 15A, GS 115B, GS 122C, GS 135, GS 143, GS 143B, GS 148 |
S 474 (2025-2026) ADJUST COUNTIES/REAPPRAISAL MORATORIIUM. (NEW) Filed Mar 24 2025, AN ACT TO ADJUST THE COUNTIES SUBJECT TO THE PROPERTY TAX REAPPRAISAL MORATORIUM IN SESSION LAW 2026-8.
AN ACT TO ADJUST THE COUNTIES SUBJECT TO THE PROPERTY TAX REAPPRAISAL MORATORIUM IN SESSION LAW 2026-8. SL 2026-47. Enacted July 7, 2026. Effective July 7, 2026.
| Intro. by Berger, Moffitt, Jarvis. | UNCODIFIED |
S 648 (2025-2026) WINTER SPORTS SAFETY AND ACCIDENTS. (NEW) Filed Mar 25 2025, AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING WINTER SPORTS SAFETY AND ACCIDENTS.
AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAWS CONCERNING WINTER SPORTS SAFETY AND ACCIDENTS. SL 2026-49. Enacted July 7, 2026. Effective October 1, 2026.
S 857 (2025-2026) GSC UPDATE FUNERAL BOARD AND DOI LICENSING. Filed Apr 28 2026, AN ACT TO UPDATE THE BOARD OF FUNERAL SERVICE STATUTES AND TO AMEND VARIOUS LICENSING PROGRAMS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE GENERAL STATUTES COMMISSION.
AN ACT TO UPDATE THE BOARD OF FUNERAL SERVICE STATUTES AND TO AMEND VARIOUS LICENSING PROGRAMS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE GENERAL STATUTES COMMISSION. SL 2026-48. Enacted July 7, 2026. Effective October 1, 2026, except as otherwise provided.
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ACTIONS ON BILLS
Actions on Bills: 2026-07-08
PUBLIC BILLS
H 133: NC FARMLAND AND MILITARY PROTECTION ACT.
House: Ch. SL 2026-54
H 206: DPS/OTHER CHANGES. (NEW)
House: Ch. SL 2026-53
H 372: HOME-BASED BUSINESS FAIRNESS ACT. (NEW)
House: Ch. SL 2026-51
H 437: DRUG-FREE ZONES/UNAUTHORIZED PUBLIC CAMPING. (NEW)
House: Vetoed 07/08/2026
House: Received from the Governor
H 517: MODIFY NONPROFIT CORP. ACT/CHARITABLE ORG.
House: Ch. SL 2026-52
H 747: 2026 WILDLIFE RESOURCES CHANGES. (NEW)
House: Ch. SL 2026-43
H 920: VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSK CONSUMER PROT. ACT. (NEW)
House: Ch. SL 2026-45
H 1094: FERRY DIV. AUDIT/DOT OMNIBUS. (NEW)
House: Ch. SL 2026-46
H 1126: 2026 DST ADMIN/TECHNICAL/CLARIFYING CHANGES.-AB
House: Ch. SL 2026-50
S 355: SUPPORT THE DEPT. OF ADULT CORRECTION.-AB
Senate: Ch. SL 2026-44
S 474: ADJUST COUNTIES/REAPPRAISAL MORATORIIUM. (NEW)
Senate: Ch. SL 2026-47
S 648: WINTER SPORTS SAFETY AND ACCIDENTS. (NEW)
Senate: Ch. SL 2026-49
S 857: GSC UPDATE FUNERAL BOARD AND DOI LICENSING.
Senate: Ch. SL 2026-48
Actions on Bills: 2026-07-08
No local actions on bills
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