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North CarolinaHB 2512025-2026 SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF POLITICAL AFFILIATION IN THE PROVISION OF STATE DISASTER RECOVERY ASSISTANCE.
Sponsored By: Jennifer Balkcom (Republican), John R. Bell, IV (Republican), Dudley Greene (Republican), Kelly E. Hastings (Republican)
Signed by Governor
ADMINISTRATIVE CODEADMINISTRATIVE RULESAGRICULTUREAGRICULTURE DEPT
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
No politics in state disaster aid
State agencies cannot deny disaster recovery help because of your political views. This covers U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and qualified aliens. A knowing violation by an official is a Class I felony for offenses on or after December 1, 2025. For State emergency grants, agencies cannot require personal demographic details unless needed to decide the grant or required by law.
Debris reuse waivers with limits
In Hurricane Helene counties, the law waives some State and local permits to turn tree debris into mulch, compost, or soil amendments. You must send a written notice at least 10 days before starting. Each site cannot hold more than 25,000 cubic yards. Mulch for temporary erosion control cannot be deeper than 4 inches. Soil amendments must be applied at normal agronomic rates, set with an agronomist, extension agent, or licensed soil scientist. Local governments must send debris to a composting site when total costs are equal to or less than landfill costs. DEQ and the Agriculture Department will help. These waivers and rules end July 1, 2027.
Clearer definition of temporary housing
The law defines key emergency terms, including temporary housing. Temporary housing includes tents, trailers, mobile homes, transportable shelters, vehicles used as living quarters, and related HVAC or power equipment. These definitions guide courts and officials during emergencies.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Jennifer Balkcom
Republican • House
John R. Bell, IV
Republican • House
Dudley Greene
Republican • House
Kelly E. Hastings
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Eric Ager
Democratic • House
Jonathan L. Almond
Republican • House
Hugh Blackwell
Republican • House
John M. Blust
Republican • House
Jerry "Alan" Branson
Republican • House
William D. Brisson
Republican • House
Celeste C. Cairns
Republican • House
Todd Carver
Republican • House
Tricia Ann Cotham
Republican • House
Jimmy Dixon
Republican • House
Blair Eddins
Republican • House
Jake Johnson
Republican • House
Keith Kidwell
Republican • House
Ya Liu
Democratic • House
Jarrod Lowery
Republican • House
Howard Penny, Jr.
Republican • House
Stephen M. Ross
Republican • House
Paul Scott
Republican • House
Brian Turner
Democratic • House
Steve Tyson
Republican • House
Bill Ward
Republican • House
Donna McDowell White
Republican • House
Shelly Willingham
Democratic • House
David Willis
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 6/17/2025
HB 251: Various Disaster Recovery Reforms.
Yes: 113 • No: 1 • Other: 6
Senate vote • 6/10/2025
HB 251: Various Disaster Recovery Reforms.
Yes: 43 • No: 0 • Other: 7
Senate vote • 6/10/2025
HB 251: Various Disaster Recovery Reforms.
Yes: 42 • No: 1 • Other: 7
House vote • 4/1/2025
HB 251: Disaster Response Funding/Nondiscrimination.
Yes: 106 • No: 10 • Other: 4
House vote • 4/1/2025
HB 251: Disaster Response Funding/Nondiscrimination.
Yes: 115 • No: 1 • Other: 4
Actions Timeline
Ch. SL 2025-18
6/26/2025HouseSigned by Gov. 6/26/2025
6/26/2025HousePres. To Gov. 6/19/2025
6/19/2025HouseRatified
6/18/2025HouseOrdered Enrolled
6/17/2025HouseConcurred In S Com Sub
6/17/2025HousePlaced On Cal For 06/17/2025
6/12/2025HouseCal Pursuant 36(b)
6/12/2025HouseRegular Message Received For Concurrence in S Com Sub
6/11/2025HouseRegular Message Sent To House
6/11/2025SenateEngrossed
6/10/2025SenatePassed 3rd Reading
6/10/2025SenatePassed 2nd Reading
6/10/2025SenateAmend Adopted A1
6/10/2025SenatePlaced On Cal For 06/10/2025
6/3/2025SenateWithdrawn From Cal
6/3/2025SenateReptd Fav
6/2/2025SenateRe-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
5/21/2025SenateCom Substitute Adopted
5/21/2025SenateReptd Fav Com Substitute
5/21/2025SenateRe-ref to Regulatory Reform. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate
5/19/2025SenateWithdrawn From Com
5/19/2025SenateRef To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
4/3/2025SenatePassed 1st Reading
4/3/2025SenateRegular Message Received From House
4/3/2025Senate
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