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North CarolinaSB 1182025-2026 SessionSenateWALLET
AN ACT TO REDUCE THE CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT APPLICATION AND RENEWAL FEES FOR A PERSON WHO WAS DISCHARGED HONORABLY OR UNDER GENERAL HONORABLE CONDITIONS FROM MILITARY SERVICE IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.
Sponsored By: Warren Daniel (Republican), Michael A. Lazzara (Republican), Vickie Sawyer (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
6 provisions identified: 5 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
College access boost for veterans and troops
Beginning with the 2025-2026 year, qualifying veterans pay in-state tuition and fees with no 12-month wait. You must have 90+ days of active duty, an Honorable Discharge, and meet one of these: NC high school diploma on or after Jan 1, 2004; 90 days stationed in NC; or a Purple Heart. UNC schools cannot deny admission just because you serve or plan to serve. If you ask at least 30 days before starting, UNC schools must defer your start: at least 2 years for reserve members and spouses, and at least 5 years for other service members and spouses.
Temporary aid rules for veterans' children
Effective June 30, 2025, for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years, the State may use Escheat Fund money to pay Scholarships for Children of Wartime Veterans if funds are available. The Secretary may prioritize some award classes and, before August 15, 2025, may reduce room and board or private school allowances. The Authority may standardize or prorate awards and use up to 2.5% for administration. Awards depend on available funds.
Lower carry fees for vets, retired officers
Beginning July 1, 2025, honorably discharged veterans and retired sworn law enforcement officers pay $45 to apply and $40 to renew a concealed handgun permit, with required documentation. Starting October 1, 2025, applicants and permit holders can choose to get permit messages and the 45‑day renewal notice by email instead of mail.
Second remote license renewal for military
Starting October 1, 2025, active-duty members stationed outside North Carolina, and their spouses and dependent children, may renew a NC driver’s license remotely a second time. This applies when the license is not REAL ID or when converting a REAL ID to a non‑REAL ID at renewal.
Limits on fees for veterans' claim help
Effective October 1, 2025, most people (not NC‑licensed attorneys) cannot charge to prepare an initial veterans’ disability claim, take referral fees, or guarantee results. You must get a written agreement before services, no upfront fee, and any payment must be contingent on success and capped at five times one month’s benefit increase. Required disclosures and record‑keeping apply, and aggressive solicitation and improper record access are banned. Violations are unfair trade practices.
Easier school enrollment for military kids
Starting with the 2025-2026 school year, children of active-duty parents moving to North Carolina or separating within 12 months can register for local public schools remotely. Parents must provide military transfer or separation papers and other enrollment forms; proof of residency is due when the child starts attending. If temporary housing blocks residency proof, the child may attend for up to one year or through the end of the school year. High school juniors and seniors may stay through graduation.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Warren Daniel
Republican • Senate
Michael A. Lazzara
Republican • Senate
Vickie Sawyer
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Val Applewhite
Democratic • Senate
Bob Brinson
Republican • Senate
Jr. Danny Earl Britt
Republican • Senate
Jim Burgin
Republican • Senate
Todd Johnson
Republican • Senate
Dana Jones
Republican • Senate
Michael V. Lee
Republican • Senate
Jarrod Lowery
Republican • House
Paul Newton
Republican • Senate
Norman W. Sanderson
Republican • Senate
Benton G. Sawrey
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 6/25/2025
SB 118: Military and Veteran Support Act.
Yes: 109 • No: 0 • Other: 10
Senate vote • 6/25/2025
SB 118: Military and Veteran Support Act.
Yes: 45 • No: 0 • Other: 5
Senate vote • 6/23/2025
SB 118: Military and Veteran Support Act.
Yes: 0 • No: 47 • Other: 3
House vote • 6/17/2025
SB 118: Military and Veteran Support Act.
Yes: 113 • No: 0 • Other: 7
Senate vote • 5/6/2025
SB 118: Reduce Veteran CCW Fee/Expand CCW Notice.
Yes: 44 • No: 0 • Other: 5
Actions Timeline
Ch. SL 2025-72
7/9/2025SenateSigned by Gov. 7/9/2025
7/9/2025SenatePres. To Gov. 6/30/2025
6/30/2025SenateRatified
6/30/2025SenateOrdered Enrolled
6/26/2025SenateConf Report Adopted
6/25/2025HouseAdded to Calendar
6/25/2025HouseWithdrawn From Com
6/25/2025HouseConf Report Adopted
6/25/2025SenateRef To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
6/25/2025HouseConf Com Reported
6/25/2025HousePlaced on Today's Calendar
6/25/2025SenateConf Com Reported
6/25/2025SenateConf Com Appointed
6/24/2025HouseConf Com Appointed
6/23/2025SenateFailed Concur In H Com Sub
6/23/2025SenatePlaced On Cal For 06/23/2025
6/20/2025SenateWithdrawn From Com
6/20/2025SenateRef To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
6/18/2025SenateSpecial Message Received For Concurrence in H Com Sub
6/18/2025SenateSpecial Message Sent To Senate
6/18/2025HousePassed 3rd Reading
6/17/2025HousePassed 2nd Reading
6/17/2025HouseAdded to Calendar
6/17/2025HouseCal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
6/17/2025House
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