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North CarolinaHB 5682025-2026 SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT MAKING OMNIBUS AMENDMENTS TO LAWS PERTAINING TO THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR.
Sponsored By: Wyatt Gable (Republican), Cody Huneycutt (Republican), Kyle Hall (Republican), Mike Schietzelt (Republican)
Signed by Governor
COUNCIL OF STATECOURTSDEATH & DYINGDHHSEMPLOYMENTEVIDENCEINSPECTIONSLABOR DEPT
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
6 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 2 mixed.
New elevator and ride safety bureau
The law creates a new Bureau inside the Department of Labor to oversee elevators and amusement rides. The Commissioner sets safety rules, inspects new and changed devices, and can require periodic inspections, maintenance, and certificates of operation. The Bureau can get inspection warrants, investigate accidents, and stop unsafe devices until fixed. It can require construction permits and plans, use subpoenas, and seek civil penalties. When injuries or damage occur, the Commissioner must investigate promptly and keep a written report on file.
Some home and mine devices exempt
Devices in single-family homes are no longer covered by the state’s elevator and ride rules. Conveyors used only for moving materials under ANSI/ASME B20.1 are also excluded. Mining equipment covered by federal or state mine safety laws is excluded too. These owners do not need to follow this Article’s permits, inspections, or fees for those devices.
Faster reporting after workplace deaths
If a worker dies from a job injury, the Chief Medical Examiner must send the investigation report to the Labor Commissioner within 30 days. If the Commissioner asks in writing, the final autopsy must be sent within five months. This speeds workplace death investigations.
Inspection and certificate fees capped at $200
The Commissioner may charge fees for inspections and certificates of operation. Each fee cannot be more than $200 per inspection or certificate. The cap applies to installation or alteration checks, each follow-up visit, and yearly inspections.
Post labor law notices at work
If you have five or more employees, you must post a labor law notice. Post it in a clear place in every room where five or more people work. The Commissioner will provide the printed form if you ask.
Faster OSHA rules, tighter hearing limits
The safety division can adopt a federal-identical OSHA rule without publishing the text or holding a hearing, but it must file the rule to allow written objections. Courts can only force the Labor Commissioner or staff to testify about an inspection in narrow cases; subpoenas for records are still allowed. Written DOL inspection reports and findings are admissible unless a court finds them unreliable or unjust. In Commission cases, prehearing discovery happens only if a respondent asks for it; if allowed, it follows Rule 26(a) methods. The Commissioner needs written approval from the Attorney General before setting arbitration procedure rules, and party agreements control if there is a conflict.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Wyatt Gable
Republican • House
Cody Huneycutt
Republican • House
Kyle Hall
Republican • House
Mike Schietzelt
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Jeffrey C. McNeely
Republican • House
Bill Ward
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 6/17/2025
HB 568: 2025 Omnibus Labor Amendments.
Yes: 72 • No: 42 • Other: 6
Senate vote • 6/10/2025
HB 568: 2025 Omnibus Labor Amendments.-AB
Yes: 26 • No: 17 • Other: 7
House vote • 4/29/2025
HB 568: 2025 Omnibus Labor Amendments.
Yes: 72 • No: 42 • Other: 6
Actions Timeline
Ch. SL 2025-28
6/27/2025HouseSigned by Gov. 6/27/2025
6/27/2025HousePres. 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
6/11/2025SenatePassed 3rd Reading
6/10/2025SenatePassed 2nd Reading
6/10/2025SenateReptd Fav
6/9/2025SenateRe-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
6/4/2025SenateCom Substitute Adopted
6/4/2025SenateReptd Fav Com Substitute
6/4/2025SenateRe-ref to Judiciary. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate
5/27/2025SenateWithdrawn From Com
5/27/2025SenateRef To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
4/30/2025SenatePassed 1st Reading
4/30/2025SenateRegular Message Received From House
4/30/2025SenateRegular Message Sent To Senate
4/30/2025HousePassed 3rd Reading
4/29/2025HousePassed 2nd Reading
4/29/2025HousePlaced On Cal For 04/29/2025
4/28/2025House
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