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North CarolinaSB 552025-2026 SessionSenateWALLET
Expedited Removal of Unauthorized Persons.
Sponsored By: Lisa S. Barnes (Republican), Jim Burgin (Republican), Michael V. Lee (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Appeals require at least $10,000 bond
Beginning December 1, 2025, either side can appeal a magistrate’s removal order to district court. To pause enforcement during the appeal, the court sets a bond. The law sets a minimum bond of $10,000 and lets the court raise it for estimated rent and reasonable damages.
Faster removal of unauthorized occupants
Beginning December 1, 2025, a property owner or authorized representative can file a fast case to remove an unauthorized person from a home. It applies only if the person is not an owner or tenant, has no valid lease or contract for deed, and has paid no rent. The sheriff serves papers within 24 hours, and a hearing happens within 48 hours after service. If the owner wins, the court issues an order at once and the person must leave within 4 hours of service. If belongings remain, the owner may move them to the property line. Staying after a removal order is criminal trespass.
Liability shields and limited wrongful-removal claims
Beginning December 1, 2025, law enforcement, magistrates, and owners are protected from civil liability for good‑faith actions under this law, unless they act with gross negligence or intentional misconduct. A person removed wrongfully can sue to regain possession and get actual damages. The law bars punitive, treble, and emotional‑distress damages.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Lisa S. Barnes
Republican • Senate
Jim Burgin
Republican • Senate
Michael V. Lee
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Gale Adcock
Democratic • Senate
W. Ted Alexander
Republican • Senate
Bob Brinson
Republican • Senate
Jay J. Chaudhuri
Democratic • Senate
Warren Daniel
Republican • Senate
Amy S. Galey
Republican • Senate
Bobby Hanig
Republican • Senate
Dana Jones
Republican • Senate
Tom McInnis
Republican • Senate
Timothy D. Moffitt
Republican • Senate
Mujtaba A. Mohammed
Democratic • Senate
Brad Overcash
Republican • Senate
Gladys A. Robinson
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 7/29/2025
SB 55: Expedited Removal of Unauthorized Persons.
Yes: 49 • No: 0 • Other: 1
House vote • 7/29/2025
SB 55: Expedited Removal of Unauthorized Persons.
Yes: 110 • No: 8 • Other: 2
Senate vote • 3/4/2025
SB 55: Student Use of Wireless Communication Devices.
Yes: 41 • No: 1 • Other: 7
Senate vote • 3/4/2025
SB 55: Student Use of Wireless Communication Devices.
Yes: 28 • No: 15 • Other: 7
Senate vote • 3/4/2025
SB 55: Student Use of Wireless Communication Devices.
Yes: 28 • No: 14 • Other: 7
Actions Timeline
Ch. SL 2025-88
8/6/2025SenateSigned by Gov. 8/6/2025
8/6/2025SenatePres. To Gov. 7/31/2025
7/31/2025SenateRatified
7/30/2025SenateOrdered Enrolled
7/29/2025SenateConcurred In H Com Sub
7/29/2025SenatePlaced on Today's Calendar
7/29/2025SenateSpecial Message Received For Concurrence in H Com Sub
7/29/2025SenateSpecial Message Sent To Senate
7/29/2025HousePassed 3rd Reading
7/29/2025HousePassed 2nd Reading
7/29/2025HousePlaced On Cal For 07/29/2025
7/28/2025HouseCal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
7/28/2025HouseReptd Fav Com Substitute
7/28/2025HouseRef To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
3/6/2025HousePassed 1st Reading
3/6/2025HouseRegular Message Received From Senate
3/5/2025HouseRegular Message Sent To House
3/5/2025SenatePassed 3rd Reading
3/4/2025SenatePassed 2nd Reading
3/4/2025SenateAmend Tabled A2
3/4/2025SenateAmend Tabled A1
3/4/2025SenateReptd Fav
3/3/2025SenateRe-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
2/26/2025SenateReptd Fav
2/26/2025Senate
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