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North CarolinaSB 2452025-2026 SessionSenate
AN ACT TO CREATE THE OFFENSE OF CRIMINAL POSSESSION AND UNLAWFUL SALE OF EMBALMING FLUID AND TO MAKE OTHER TECHNICAL REVISIONS.
Sponsored By: Paul Newton (Republican), Bob Brinson (Republican), Michael A. Lazzara (Republican)
Signed by Governor
COMMERCECRIMESDEATH & DYINGDMVDRIVERS LICENSESFUNERAL SERVICESHAZARDOUS SUBSTANCESID SYSTEMSINFORMATION TECHNOLOGYINTERNETLICENSES & PERMITSMOTOR VEHICLESPRESENTEDPUBLICRATIFIEDRETAILINGTITLE CHANGETRANSPORTATION DEPT
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Harsher penalties for embalming fluid crimes
The law makes the specified embalming fluid offense a Class I felony. The higher penalty applies to crimes committed on or after December 1, 2025.
More admin staff for SBI and Patrol
Starting July 1, 2025, the State Bureau of Investigation gets $1.4 million each year to add up to 10 nonsworn administrative jobs. The State Highway Patrol gets $3 million each year to hire 26 full-time nonsworn administrative staff. These are recurring funds.
One-time funds for courts and cybersecurity
Starting July 1, 2025, the courts receive $5 million one time for eCourts technology and process staff. The Department of Information Technology receives $15 million one time for cybersecurity in 2025–2026. These funds are nonrecurring for that fiscal year.
Remote DMV services for drivers and teens
Beginning September 30, 2025, the DMV lets eligible drivers renew, get, or convert licenses remotely by mail, phone, or secure online. Remote renewal usually requires your last renewal was in person with a new color photo; a second remote renewal is allowed only if the license is not REAL ID or you convert from REAL ID to non‑REAL ID. Teens can get a full provisional license by mail after 6 months with a limited provisional, no moving or seat belt violations in the last 6 months, a school eligibility certificate or diploma, and a 12‑hour driving log with 6 night hours signed by a supervising driver. If the log is falsified, the teen must restart it and wait 6 months. These rules apply to licenses issued or renewed on or after that date.
Part of a 2025 law repealed
The law repeals Part V of Session Law 2025-72. The change takes effect September 30, 2025. Any impact depends on what that Part had required or allowed.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Paul Newton
Republican • Senate
Bob Brinson
Republican • Senate
Michael A. Lazzara
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Jr. Danny Earl Britt
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 9/22/2025
SB 245: Expand Remote Drivers License Services.
Yes: 47 • No: 0 • Other: 3
House vote • 7/30/2025
SB 245: Expand Remote Drivers License Services.
Yes: 109 • No: 6 • Other: 3
House vote • 7/30/2025
SB 245: Expand Remote Drivers License Services.
Yes: 109 • No: 7 • Other: 3
Senate vote • 4/30/2025
SB 245: The Rakim Shackleford Embalming Fluid Act.
Yes: 46 • No: 0 • Other: 4
Actions Timeline
Ch. SL 2025-91
9/30/2025SenateSigned by Gov. 9/30/2025
9/30/2025SenatePres. To Gov. 9/24/2025
9/24/2025SenateRatified
9/23/2025SenateOrdered Enrolled
9/22/2025SenateConcurred In H Com Sub
9/22/2025SenatePlaced on Today's Calendar
9/22/2025SenateWithdrawn From Com
9/22/2025SenateRef To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
7/31/2025SenateRegular Message Received For Concurrence in H Com Sub
7/31/2025SenateRegular Message Sent To Senate
7/31/2025HouseOrdered Engrossed
7/30/2025HousePassed 3rd Reading
7/30/2025HousePassed 2nd Reading
7/30/2025HouseAmend Adopted A1
7/30/2025HousePlaced On Cal For 07/30/2025
7/29/2025HouseCal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
7/29/2025HouseReptd Fav Com Substitute
7/29/2025HouseRef To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
5/5/2025HousePassed 1st Reading
5/5/2025HouseRegular Message Received From Senate
5/1/2025HouseRegular Message Sent To House
5/1/2025SenatePassed 3rd Reading
4/30/2025SenatePassed 2nd Reading
4/30/2025SenateReptd Fav
4/29/2025Senate
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