# North Carolina HB 1235: AN ACT TO SECURE THE PROTECTIONS AFFORDED BY OUR CONSTITUTIONAL SYSTEM OF SEPARATION OF POWERS AND TO REQUIRE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO LEGISLATE IN A TRANSPARENT AND FAIR MANNER THAT PROMOTES PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS.

North Carolina HB 1235, AN ACT TO SECURE THE PROTECTIONS AFFORDED BY OUR CONSTITUTIONAL SYSTEM OF SEPARATION OF POWERS AND TO REQUIRE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO LEGISLATE IN A TRANSPARENT AND FAIR MANNER THAT PROMOTES PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS., is a 2025-2026 Session House bill sponsored by Deb Butler (Democratic), Tim Longest (Democratic), Marcia Morey (Democratic) and 1 others; status in committee, last action 2026-06-03 (Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: North Carolina HB 1235
- State: North Carolina
- Session: 2025-2026 Session
- Title: AN ACT TO SECURE THE PROTECTIONS AFFORDED BY OUR CONSTITUTIONAL SYSTEM OF SEPARATION OF POWERS AND TO REQUIRE THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO LEGISLATE IN A TRANSPARENT AND FAIR MANNER THAT PROMOTES PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS.
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-06-02
- Last action: 2026-06-03, Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Sponsors: Deb Butler (Democratic), Tim Longest (Democratic), Marcia Morey (Democratic), Phil Rubin (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 22
- Subjects: CONSTITUTION, NC, COUNCIL OF STATE, ELECTIONS, GENERAL ASSEMBLY, GOVERNOR, PUBLIC, PUBLIC OFFICIALS, SEPARATION OF POWERS
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Deb Butler (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Tim Longest (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Marcia Morey (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Phil Rubin (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Eric Ager (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Cynthia Ball (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Mary Belk (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Allen Buansi (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Maria Cervania (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Tracy Clark (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Bryan Cohn (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Amanda P. Cook (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Frances Jackson, PhD (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Julia Greenfield (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Pricey Harrison (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Zack Hawkins (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Beth Helfrich (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Kanika Brown (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Jordan Lopez (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Renée A. Price (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Amos L. Quick, III (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Rodney D. Pierce (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Robert T. Reives, II (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: James Roberson (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Julie von Haefen (Democratic), House

## Actions (3)

- 2026-06-03: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House)
- 2026-06-03: Passed 1st Reading (House)
- 2026-06-02: Filed (House)

## Bill text

- Filed: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1235v0.pdf)
- Latest Edition: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1235v1.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB 96: AN ACT TO CREATE AN ALTERNATIVE REMEDY FOR THE EXPEDITED REMOVAL OF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY. (vetoed)
- HB 958: AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO ELECTION ADMINISTRATION LAWS AND CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS. (vetoed)
- HB 377: 2026 Court Changes. (vetoed)
- HB 268: 2026 Budget Technical Corrections - II. (signed)
- SB 445: Regulatory Reform Act of 2026. (signed)
- HB 832: Education Omnibus. (passed senate)

## Sources
- [Filed (PDF)](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1235v0.pdf)
- [Latest Edition (PDF)](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1235v1.pdf)

## Related
- [HB 96: AN ACT TO CREATE AN ALTERNATIVE REMEDY FOR THE EXPEDITED REMOVAL OF UNAUTHORIZE…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB96-2025)
- [HB 958: AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO ELECTION ADMINISTRATION LAWS AND CAMPAIGN FIN…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB958-2025)
- [HB 377: 2026 Court Changes.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB377-2025)
- [HB 268: 2026 Budget Technical Corrections - II.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB268-2025)
- [SB 445: Regulatory Reform Act of 2026.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-SB445-2025)
- [HB 832: Education Omnibus.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB832-2025)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB1235-2025 (as of 2026-11-01).