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North CarolinaSB 552025-2026 SessionSenateWALLET
AN ACT TO REQUIRE REGULATION OF STUDENT USE OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICES DURING INSTRUCTIONAL TIME.
Sponsored By: Lisa S. Barnes (Republican), Jim Burgin (Republican), Michael V. Lee (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 3 mixed.
$10,000 bond to appeal removal
Beginning Dec 1, 2025, either side can appeal a magistrate’s removal order to district court for a new trial. When an unauthorized person appeals, the court sets a bond of at least $10,000. The court can raise the bond to cover estimated rent during the appeal and reasonable damages.
Not leaving after order is trespass
Beginning Dec 1, 2025, if an unauthorized person does not leave as a court order requires, they commit criminal trespass. They may face arrest or criminal charges.
Belongings moved and limited liability
Beginning Dec 1, 2025, if belongings are not removed by the court-ordered time, the owner or representative can move them to or near the property line. Owners are not liable for loss or damage from these removals unless the removal was wrongful. If a removal is wrongful, the person can get back possession and actual damages only; no punitive, treble, or emotional-distress damages. Law enforcement agencies, officers, and magistrates are protected from civil suits for good‑faith actions under this law.
Faster court process to reclaim homes
Beginning Dec 1, 2025, owners or authorized reps can file a fast-track case in the county where the home is. The complaint must say the person is not a tenant or owner, no rent was paid or demanded, no contract or lawsuit exists, and you told them to leave. The sheriff serves within 24 hours, and a hearing happens within 48 hours after service. If the owner wins, the order makes the person leave no later than four hours after service. You can file when the clerk is closed and can name John or Jane Doe if you do not know the occupant.
Who counts as an unauthorized occupant
Beginning Dec 1, 2025, the law defines key terms for this fast-track process. It explains who is an authorized representative, what is residential property, and who counts as an unauthorized person. It makes clear that tenants holding over under the existing eviction law are not treated as unauthorized under this process.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Lisa S. Barnes
Republican • Senate
Jim Burgin
Republican • Senate
Michael V. Lee
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Gale Adcock
Democratic • Senate
W. Ted Alexander
Republican • Senate
Bob Brinson
Republican • Senate
Jay J. Chaudhuri
Democratic • Senate
Warren Daniel
Republican • Senate
Amy S. Galey
Republican • Senate
Bobby Hanig
Republican • Senate
Dana Jones
Republican • Senate
Tom McInnis
Republican • Senate
Timothy D. Moffitt
Republican • Senate
Mujtaba A. Mohammed
Democratic • Senate
Brad Overcash
Republican • Senate
Gladys A. Robinson
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 7/29/2025
SB 55: Expedited Removal of Unauthorized Persons.
Yes: 49 • No: 0 • Other: 1
House vote • 7/29/2025
SB 55: Expedited Removal of Unauthorized Persons.
Yes: 110 • No: 8 • Other: 2
Senate vote • 3/4/2025
SB 55: Student Use of Wireless Communication Devices.
Yes: 41 • No: 1 • Other: 7
Senate vote • 3/4/2025
SB 55: Student Use of Wireless Communication Devices.
Yes: 28 • No: 14 • Other: 7
Senate vote • 3/4/2025
SB 55: Student Use of Wireless Communication Devices.
Yes: 28 • No: 15 • Other: 7
Actions Timeline
Ch. SL 2025-88
8/6/2025SenateSigned by Gov. 8/6/2025
8/6/2025SenatePres. To Gov. 7/31/2025
7/31/2025SenateRatified
7/30/2025SenateOrdered Enrolled
7/29/2025SenateConcurred In H Com Sub
7/29/2025SenatePlaced on Today's Calendar
7/29/2025SenateSpecial Message Received For Concurrence in H Com Sub
7/29/2025SenateSpecial Message Sent To Senate
7/29/2025HousePassed 3rd Reading
7/29/2025HousePassed 2nd Reading
7/29/2025HousePlaced On Cal For 07/29/2025
7/28/2025HouseCal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
7/28/2025HouseReptd Fav Com Substitute
7/28/2025HouseRef To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
3/6/2025HousePassed 1st Reading
3/6/2025HouseRegular Message Received From Senate
3/5/2025HouseRegular Message Sent To House
3/5/2025SenatePassed 3rd Reading
3/4/2025SenatePassed 2nd Reading
3/4/2025SenateAmend Tabled A2
3/4/2025SenateAmend Tabled A1
3/4/2025SenateReptd Fav
3/3/2025SenateRe-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
2/26/2025SenateReptd Fav
2/26/2025Senate
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