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North CarolinaHB 7632025-2026 SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE RECOGNITION FOR INDIVIDUALS LICENSED IN CERTAIN NEIGHBORING STATES WHO ESTABLISH RESIDENCE IN THIS STATE.
Sponsored By: Jr. Ben T. Moss (Republican), Mark Pless (Republican), Steve Tyson (Republican), Jeff Zenger (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 1 mixed.
Some professions excluded from fast-track
The new recognition path does not apply to several fields. Excluded are health care practitioners, architects, CPAs, engineers, veterinarians and vet techs, and lawyers. Also excluded are pesticide and structural pest control licensees; securities, investment, and athlete agent registrants; on‑site wastewater certifiers; and motor vehicle dealers and related licenses. These groups must use the usual North Carolina licensure steps.
Faster NC licenses for nearby workers
Beginning October 1, 2025, North Carolina recognizes licenses from Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. You must establish NC residence and apply for the same or a similar license. You need at least one year of licensure, have passed any required exam, be in good standing, show competency, and have no disqualifying criminal history. Boards must post the exact requirements and documents on their websites. The new rules apply only to applications received on or after October 1, 2025.
Recognition license works only in NC
A license granted through this recognition process is valid only in North Carolina. It does not let you work in other states or under an interstate compact unless another law or agreement says so.
Boards pause cases with pending discipline
If you had past discipline that is now resolved, the board verifies the fix before moving ahead. If you have a pending case in another state, the board pauses your NC application until that case is resolved.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Jr. Ben T. Moss
Republican • House
Mark Pless
Republican • House
Steve Tyson
Republican • House
Jeff Zenger
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Dudley Greene
Republican • House
Frank Iler
Republican • House
Shelly Willingham
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 6/25/2025
HB 763: Neighbor State License Recognition Act.
Yes: 112 • No: 2 • Other: 5
Senate vote • 6/23/2025
HB 763: Neighbor State License Recognition Act.
Yes: 46 • No: 0 • Other: 3
Senate vote • 6/23/2025
HB 763: Neighbor State License Recognition Act.
Yes: 46 • No: 0 • Other: 3
House vote • 4/30/2025
HB 763: Neighbor State License Recognition Act.
Yes: 102 • No: 0 • Other: 13
House vote • 4/30/2025
HB 763: Neighbor State License Recognition Act.
Yes: 102 • No: 1 • Other: 13
Actions Timeline
Ch. SL 2025-61
7/3/2025HouseSigned by Gov. 7/3/2025
7/3/2025HousePres. To Gov. 6/27/2025
6/27/2025HouseRatified
6/26/2025HouseOrdered Enrolled
6/25/2025HouseConcurred In S Com Sub
6/25/2025HousePlaced On Cal For 06/25/2025
6/24/2025HouseCal Pursuant 36(b)
6/24/2025HouseSpecial Message Received For Concurrence in S Com Sub
6/24/2025HouseSpecial Message Sent To House
6/24/2025SenateEngrossed
6/23/2025SenatePassed 3rd Reading
6/23/2025SenatePassed 2nd Reading
6/23/2025SenateAmend Adopted A1
6/23/2025SenatePlaced On Cal For 06/23/2025
6/19/2025SenateReptd Fav
6/19/2025SenateRe-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
6/18/2025SenateCom Substitute Adopted
6/18/2025SenateReptd Fav Com Substitute
6/18/2025SenateRe-ref to Regulatory Reform. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate
6/2/2025SenateWithdrawn From Com
6/2/2025SenateRef To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
5/1/2025SenatePassed 1st Reading
5/1/2025SenateRegular Message Received From House
5/1/2025SenateRegular Message Sent To Senate
5/1/2025House
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