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North CarolinaHB 912025-2026 SessionHouseWALLET
AN ACT TO AMEND THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "ARMED FORCES" OF THE UNITED STATES TO INCLUDE THE NEWLY ESTABLISHED UNITED STATES SPACE FORCE; TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES TO RELEVANT STATUTES RELATED TO THE MILITARY; AND TO CHANGE THE NAME OF FORT BRAGG TO FORT LIBERTY TO CONFORM WITH THE RENAMING OF THE MILITARY BASE BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
Sponsored By: Donnie Loftis (Republican), Jr. Howard Penny (Republican), Steve Tyson (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
11 provisions identified: 10 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Foreclosure protections cover Space Force members
If you are in Space Force military service and own a home, you get the same foreclosure sale protections as other service members. This can delay or change how a power‑of‑sale foreclosure proceeds. The change applies starting June 26, 2025.
Late filing for religious property tax relief
Starting June 26, 2025, owners who qualify for the religious property tax exemption can file a late application. If approved, the county or city releases taxes billed for up to the five calendar years before that date. You do not get refunds for taxes already paid.
NC residency rules cover Space Force families
Starting June 26, 2025, if you lived or were stationed on a Space Force base in North Carolina for one year or more, you count as a resident of that county for where civil cases can be filed. Living or being stationed there for six months before filing also meets family law residence rules. The law also includes Space Force in the “uniformed service” definition used for related family law protections.
Space Force officer acknowledgments are valid
Starting June 26, 2025, documents acknowledged before a commissioned Space Force officer are valid for deeds and similar papers. These acknowledgments are treated the same as those from other uniformed services.
State programs count Space Force as Armed Forces
Starting June 26, 2025, state agencies that use this Part’s definition of “Armed Forces” include the Space Force. Space Force members qualify for any programs in that Part that use that term.
Voting protections for Space Force members
Starting June 26, 2025, active‑duty Space Force members, including reservists on active duty, are treated as uniformed‑service voters. You get the same voting rules and protections as other service members.
Insurance rules include Space Force
Starting June 26, 2025, Space Force members are counted as Armed Forces under state insurance law. Insurers must treat Space Force the same as other branches where the law uses that term.
Education and tuition help for Space Force
Starting June 26, 2025, Space Force service counts the same as other branches for in‑state tuition. Children of active‑duty Space Force members stationed in North Carolina can be considered for the School for Science and Mathematics. Schools must identify students with a Space Force household member by January 31 each year, and keep that list private.
Licensing and credentials count Space Force service
Starting June 26, 2025, Space Force training and experience can be used toward law‑enforcement certification. Commissioned Space Force medical officers are exempt from state licensing rules while doing federal duties.
Commission seat open to Space Force reserves
Starting June 26, 2025, the Governor may appoint a current or retired reserve member that includes the Space Force to a specified commission seat. This widens who can serve in that role.
One state criminal statute is repealed
Starting June 26, 2025, the law repeals one state criminal statute. People and agencies are no longer subject to that law. Effects depend on what the old law covered.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Donnie Loftis
Republican • House
Jr. Howard Penny
Republican • House
Steve Tyson
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Eric Ager
Democratic • House
Brian Biggs
Republican • House
Jerry "Alan" Branson
Republican • House
Laura Budd
Democratic • House
Maria Cervania
Democratic • House
Pricey Harrison
Democratic • House
B. Ray Jeffers
Democratic • House
Keith Kidwell
Republican • House
Brent Jackson
Republican • Senate
Phil Shepard
Republican • House
Bill Ward
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 6/18/2025
HB 91: Define Armed Forces/Religious Prop. Tax Excl.
Yes: 110 • No: 0 • Other: 9
Senate vote • 6/17/2025
HB 91: Define Armed Forces/Religious Prop. Tax Excl.
Yes: 46 • No: 0 • Other: 4
House vote • 3/18/2025
HB 91: Define Armed Forces/Conforming Changes.
Yes: 118 • No: 0 • Other: 2
Actions Timeline
Ch. SL 2025-20
6/26/2025HouseSigned by Gov. 6/26/2025
6/26/2025HousePres. To Gov. 6/20/2025
6/20/2025HouseRatified
6/19/2025HouseOrdered Enrolled
6/18/2025HouseConcurred In S Com Sub
6/18/2025HousePlaced On Cal For 06/18/2025
6/17/2025HouseCal Pursuant 36(b)
6/17/2025HouseSpecial Message Received For Concurrence in S Com Sub
6/17/2025HouseSpecial Message Sent To House
6/17/2025SenatePassed 3rd Reading
6/17/2025SenatePassed 2nd Reading
6/17/2025SenateReptd Fav
6/16/2025SenateRe-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
6/11/2025SenateCom Substitute Adopted
6/11/2025SenateReptd Fav Com Substitute
6/11/2025SenateRe-ref to State and Local Government. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate
6/9/2025SenateWithdrawn From Com
6/9/2025SenateRef To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
3/19/2025SenatePassed 1st Reading
3/19/2025SenateRegular Message Received From House
3/19/2025SenateRegular Message Sent To Senate
3/19/2025HousePassed 3rd Reading
3/18/2025HousePassed 2nd Reading
3/18/2025HousePlaced On Cal For 03/18/2025
3/17/2025House
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