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North CarolinaHB 5592025-2026 SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS FEE MODIFICATIONS TO THE STATE LABOR REGULATIONS.
Sponsored By: Karl E. Gillespie (Republican), Julia C. Howard (Republican), Kyle Hall (Republican), Mitchell S. Setzer (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Higher elevator fees and payment rules
Beginning July 1, 2025, the state charges set fees for elevators, escalators, wheelchair lifts, and dumbwaiters. Examples: routine elevator under 10 floors $200; 10 or more floors $300; escalator or moving walk $500; expedited or failed reinspection $1,000; wheelchair lift or dumbwaiter $100. For new or altered work, the permit fee is the greater of $200 or 1% of the contract price. Owners or operators must pay at inspection or when billed; the certificate of operation can be held until payment. Starting with fiscal years on or after July 1, 2026, fees adjust each year with inflation and are posted at least 60 days before changes.
Higher inspection fees for rides and lifts
Beginning July 1, 2025, the state sets maximum fees for amusement rides and ski‑type lifts. Examples: ALN application $25; major ride inspection $250; roller coaster $500; return trip $500; weekend/holiday inspection $500; kiddie ride $100; go‑kart per cart $50 and track $200; water slide $300; rock wall $100; train $250; bungee trampoline $100; simulators $100. Ski lifts: gondolas, chairlifts, and inclined railroads $500; J or T bars and conveyors $300; rope tows $200. Starting with fiscal years on or after July 1, 2026, these fees adjust each year with inflation and are posted at least 60 days before changes.
Inspection fee money stays with program
The Department deposits all elevator and amusement device fees with the State Treasurer. The money is used only for inspections, permits, and certificates. Unused funds do not revert at year end and stay for this work. The law also deletes two narrow subsections in these statutes; this does not change the posted fee amounts.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Karl E. Gillespie
Republican • House
Julia C. Howard
Republican • House
Kyle Hall
Republican • House
Mitchell S. Setzer
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Jerry "Alan" Branson
Republican • House
Todd Johnson
Republican • Senate
Jeffrey C. McNeely
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 6/25/2025
HB 559: Elevators/Interim Code Council Appt.-AB
Yes: 108 • No: 1 • Other: 9
Senate vote • 6/24/2025
HB 559: Make Elevators Great Again.-AB
Yes: 39 • No: 6 • Other: 5
Senate vote • 6/24/2025
HB 559: Make Elevators Great Again.-AB
Yes: 43 • No: 2 • Other: 5
House vote • 4/16/2025
HB 559: Make Elevators Great Again.
Yes: 112 • No: 0 • Other: 7
Actions Timeline
Ch. SL 2025-63
7/7/2025HouseSigned by Gov. 7/7/2025
7/7/2025HousePres. To Gov. 6/27/2025
6/27/2025HouseRatified
6/26/2025HouseOrdered Enrolled
6/25/2025HouseConcurred In S Com Sub
6/25/2025HouseAdded to Calendar
6/25/2025HouseWithdrawn From Cal
6/25/2025HouseCal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
6/24/2025HouseSpecial Message Received For Concurrence in S Com Sub
6/24/2025HouseSpecial Message Sent To House
6/24/2025SenateEngrossed
6/24/2025SenatePassed 3rd Reading
6/24/2025SenatePassed 2nd Reading
6/24/2025SenateAmend Adopted A1
6/24/2025SenateReptd Fav
6/23/2025SenateRe-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
6/19/2025SenateCom Substitute Adopted
6/19/2025SenateReptd Fav Com Substitute
6/19/2025SenateRe-ref to Finance. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate
6/18/2025SenateWithdrawn From Com
6/18/2025SenateRef To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
4/28/2025SenatePassed 1st Reading
4/28/2025SenateRegular Message Received From House
4/28/2025SenateRegular Message Sent To Senate
4/17/2025House
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