North CarolinaSB 1532025-2026 SessionSenate

AN ACT TO PROTECT THE BORDERS OF THE STATE BY (I) REQUIRING COOPERATION WITH FEDERAL IMMIGRATION OFFICIALS, (II) ENSURING STATE FUNDS ARE BEING USED FOR THE BENEFIT OF PERSONS IN THE STATE LEGALLY, (III) CREATING ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO COMPLY WITH STATE LAWS RELATED TO IMMIGRATION, AND (IV) PROHIBITING UNC CONSTITUENT INSTITUTIONS FROM BECOMING SANCTUARY UNIVERSITIES.

Sponsored By: Paul Newton (Republican), Phil Berger (Republican), Warren Daniel (Republican)

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Paul Newton

    Republican • Senate

  • Phil Berger

    Republican • Senate

  • Warren Daniel

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • W. Ted Alexander

    Republican • Senate

  • Lisa S. Barnes

    Republican • Senate

  • Bob Brinson

    Republican • Senate

  • Jr. Danny Earl Britt

    Republican • Senate

  • Jim Burgin

    Republican • Senate

  • Kevin Corbin

    Republican • Senate

  • Jr. David W. Craven

    Republican • Senate

  • Carl Ford

    Republican • Senate

  • Amy S. Galey

    Republican • Senate

  • Bobby Hanig

    Republican • Senate

  • Ralph Hise

    Republican • Senate

  • Mark Hollo

    Republican • Senate

  • Brent Jackson

    Republican • Senate

  • Steve Jarvis

    Republican • Senate

  • Todd Johnson

    Republican • Senate

  • Dana Jones

    Republican • Senate

  • Michael A. Lazzara

    Republican • Senate

  • Michael V. Lee

    Republican • Senate

  • Tom McInnis

    Republican • Senate

  • Timothy D. Moffitt

    Republican • Senate

  • Brad Overcash

    Republican • Senate

  • Paul Newton

    Republican • Senate

  • Bill Rabon

    Republican • Senate

  • Norman W. Sanderson

    Republican • Senate

  • Benton G. Sawrey

    Republican • Senate

  • Vickie Sawyer

    Republican • Senate

  • Eddie D. Settle

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 263 • No: 171

Senate vote 7/29/2025

SB 153: North Carolina Border Protection Act.

Yes: 30 • No: 19 • Other: 1

Senate vote 6/10/2025

SB 153: North Carolina Border Protection Act.

Yes: 26 • No: 17 • Other: 7

House vote 6/4/2025

SB 153: North Carolina Border Protection Act.

Yes: 60 • No: 46 • Other: 14

House vote 6/4/2025

SB 153: North Carolina Border Protection Act.

Yes: 61 • No: 46 • Other: 13

Senate vote 3/4/2025

SB 153: North Carolina Border Protection Act.

Yes: 30 • No: 13 • Other: 7

Senate vote 3/4/2025

SB 153: North Carolina Border Protection Act.

Yes: 28 • No: 15 • Other: 7

Senate vote 3/4/2025

SB 153: North Carolina Border Protection Act.

Yes: 28 • No: 15 • Other: 7

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