# North Carolina HB 404: AN ACT TO DIRECT THE LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION TO STUDY AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE STATE, TO MAKE HOUSING DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF "SOURCE OF INCOME" A VIOLATION OF THE STATE FAIR HOUSING ACT, TO EXPAND WORKFORCE HOUSING BY PROVIDING CURRENT AND ONGOING FUNDING FOR THE HOUSING TRUST FUND, TO PROHIBIT CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES FROM REPORTING LAWSUITS FOR EJECTMENT THAT DO NOT RESULT IN A JUDGMENT FOR THE LANDLORD, AND TO ESTABLISH THE OPTIONAL CREDIT REPORTING FOR TENANTS OF SUBSIDIZED HOUSING PROGRAM.

North Carolina HB 404, AN ACT TO DIRECT THE LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION TO STUDY AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE STATE, TO MAKE HOUSING DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF "SOURCE OF INCOME" A VIOLATION OF THE STATE FAIR HOUSING ACT, TO EXPAND WORKFORCE HOUSING BY PROVIDING CURRENT AND ONGOING FUNDING FOR THE HOUSING TRUST FUND, TO PROHIBIT CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES FROM REPORTING LAWSUITS FOR EJECTMENT THAT DO NOT RESULT IN A JUDGMENT FOR THE LANDLORD, AND TO ESTABLISH THE OPTIONAL CREDIT REPORTING FOR TENANTS OF SUBSIDIZED HOUSING PROGRAM., is a 2025-2026 Session House bill sponsored by Eric Ager (Democratic), Allen Buansi (Democratic), Gloristine Brown (Democratic) and 1 others; status in committee, last action 2025-03-17 (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 404
- State: North Carolina
- Session: 2025-2026 Session
- Title: AN ACT TO DIRECT THE LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION TO STUDY AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE STATE, TO MAKE HOUSING DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF "SOURCE OF INCOME" A VIOLATION OF THE STATE FAIR HOUSING ACT, TO EXPAND WORKFORCE HOUSING BY PROVIDING CURRENT AND ONGOING FUNDING FOR THE HOUSING TRUST FUND, TO PROHIBIT CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES FROM REPORTING LAWSUITS FOR EJECTMENT THAT DO NOT RESULT IN A JUDGMENT FOR THE LANDLORD, AND TO ESTABLISH THE OPTIONAL CREDIT REPORTING FOR TENANTS OF SUBSIDIZED HOUSING PROGRAM.
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2025-03-13
- Last action: 2025-03-17, Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Sponsors: Eric Ager (Democratic), Allen Buansi (Democratic), Gloristine Brown (Democratic), Jordan Lopez (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 23
- Subjects: APPROPRIATIONS, BUDGETING, COMMERCE, COMMISSIONS, CONSUMER PROTECTION, COUNCIL OF STATE, FEES, FINANCIAL SERVICES, FUNDS & ACCOUNTS, GENERAL ASSEMBLY, HOUSING, HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY, LANDLORD & TENANT, RENTALS & LEASING, LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMN
- 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: Eric Ager (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Allen Buansi (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Gloristine Brown (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Jordan Lopez (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Amber M. Baker (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Cynthia Ball (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Mary Belk (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Cecil Brockman (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Deb Butler (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Becky Carney (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Maria Cervania (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Tracy Clark (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Mike Colvin (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Sarah Crawford (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Julia Greenfield (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Pricey Harrison (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Tim Longest (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Nasif Majeed (Independent), House
- Cosponsor: Marcia Morey (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Lindsey Prather (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Renée A. Price (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Amos L. Quick, III (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Rodney D. Pierce (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: James Roberson (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Phil Rubin (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Julie von Haefen (Democratic), House

## Actions (3)

- 2025-03-17: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House)
- 2025-03-17: Passed 1st Reading (House)
- 2025-03-13: Filed (House)

## Bill text

- Filed: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H404v0.pdf)
- Latest Edition: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H404v1.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 377: 2026 Court Changes. (vetoed)
- HB 958: AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO ELECTION ADMINISTRATION LAWS AND CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS. (vetoed)
- HB 268: 2026 Budget Technical Corrections - II. (signed)
- SB 445: Regulatory Reform Act of 2026. (signed)
- HB 199: Authorize Municipal Deannexation. (passed house)

## Sources
- [Filed (PDF)](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H404v0.pdf)
- [Latest Edition (PDF)](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H404v1.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 377: 2026 Court Changes.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB377-2025)
- [HB 958: AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO ELECTION ADMINISTRATION LAWS AND CAMPAIGN FIN…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB958-2025)
- [HB 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 199: Authorize Municipal Deannexation.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB199-2025)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB404-2025 (as of 2026-11-01).