Bills & Legislation

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY FOR CERTAIN PRODUCERS OF PACKAGING MATERIALS, BAN CERTAIN TOXIC SUBSTANCES IN PACKAGING MATERIALS, AND BAN INTENTIONALLY ADDED PFAS IN COVERED PRODUCTS.

Pricey HarrisonDemocrat

AN ACT TO BAN THE MANUFACTURE, USE, AND DISTRIBUTION OF PFAS AND PFAS-CONTAINING PRODUCTS WITHIN THE STATE, TO IMPLEMENT MEASURES TO PREVENT AND ADDRESS CONTAMINATION FROM THE DISCHARGE OF PFAS AND 1,4-DIOXANE IN THE STATE, AND TO DIRECT VARIOUS AGENCIES TO STUDY MATTERS ASSOCIATED WITH PFAS CONTAMINATION IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC HEALTH.

Pricey HarrisonDemocrat

AN ACT TO INCREASE THE GROSS RECEIPTS THRESHOLD FOR ARTISANAL BAKERIES EXEMPT FROM THE SALES TAX.

Diane WheatleyRepublican

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM FOR LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS TO APPLY TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION FOR ONGOING EXTRAORDINARY COSTS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, INCLUDING FOR PLACEMENT OF STUDENTS IN SETTINGS OUTSIDE THE SCHOOL SYSTEM TO REDUCE THE USE OF MODIFIED DAY, HOMEBOUND, AND HOSPITALIZED PLACEMENTS, AND TO REQUIRE AN ANNUAL REPORT ON THE MONITORING OF STUDENTS IN HOMEBOUND, MODIFIED DAY, AND HOSPITAL PLACEMENTS.

Jennifer BalkcomRepublican

AN ACT TO REQUIRE LANDLORDS TO PROVIDE AIR CONDITIONING FOR RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS.

Tracy ClarkDemocrat

AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FLEXIBILITY TO WILSON COUNTY SCHOOLS IN ADOPTING THE SCHOOL CALENDAR.

Dante PittmanDemocrat

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO SUPPORT AGGIE ACADEMY, A UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA LABORATORY SCHOOL AT NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY.

III Amos L. QuickDemocrat

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR INCREASED PUBLIC ACCESS TO LESSON PLANS AND OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Todd JohnsonRepublican

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A PILOT PROGRAM INVOLVING A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP TO PROVIDE REDUCED COST CHILDCARE BY LEVERAGING STATE RESOURCES TO REDUCE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH ESTABLISHING A CHILDCARE FACILITY.

Dean ArpRepublican

AN ACT TO REQUIRE REVIEW OF CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS AND BUILDING INSPECTIONS BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS WITHIN TWO BUSINESS DAYS OF REQUEST.

Karl E. GillespieRepublican

AN ACT TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION TO PROVIDE CERTAIN MATHEMATICS SUPPORTS IN SCHOOLS AND TO REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON THOSE SUPPORTS.

David WillisRepublican

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT SERVING ULTRA-PROCESSED FOODS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Jonathan L. AlmondRepublican

AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE STATUTES GOVERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY.

Kyle HallRepublican

AN ACT TO DIRECT THE NORTH CAROLINA COLLABORATORY TO STUDY THE NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF THE PRESENCE OF MICROPLASTICS IN THE WATERS OF THE STATE AND TO RECOMMEND STRATEGIES FOR ADDRESSING THE NEGATIVE IMPACTS OF MICROPLASTICS.

Renée A. PriceDemocrat

AN ACT TO INCREASE PROTECTIONS FOR SCHOOL EMPLOYEES THAT USE REASONABLE FORCE.

Hugh BlackwellRepublican

AN ACT TO IMPLEMENT THE USE OF THE DYNAMIC SYMBOL OF ACCESS.

Celeste C. CairnsRepublican

AN ACT TO DEVELOP POLICIES TO RESTRICT STUDENT USE OF CELL PHONES IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Brent JacksonRepublican

AN ACT TO AMEND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS, TO ESTABLISH NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMORANDUMS OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, AND TO MAKE OTHER CHANGES TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS IN NORTH CAROLINA.

Mark BrodyRepublican

AN ACT TO GUIDE THE USE AND SUBSEQUENT ADMISSIBILITY OF COLORIMETRIC FIELD DRUG TESTS PURSUANT TO CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS AND PROSECUTIONS.

Phil RubinDemocrat

AN ACT TO CREATE A PERMITTING PROGRAM FOR DRY LITTER POULTRY OPERATIONS; TO DIRECT THE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW COMMISSION TO STUDY AND DETERMINE THE NUMBER AND LOCATION OF POULTRY FARMS (CAFOS) IN NORTH CAROLINA, THE DRY LITTER WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND PRACTICES THAT ARE EMPLOYED BY THESE FARMS, THE POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH IMPACTS AND DAMAGES THESE SYSTEMS AND PRACTICES MAY HAVE, AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOW BEST TO REGULATE THESE WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS IN PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE PUBLIC'S HEALTH AND SAFETY; AND TO REVISE WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR DRY LITTER POULTRY FACILITIES.

Pricey HarrisonDemocrat

AN ACT TO REQUIRE AUTOMATIC ENTRY OF AN ORDER PROHIBITING SPOUSES FROM WASTING, CONVERTING, OR SECRETING ASSETS UPON FILING A CLAIM FOR EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION.

Sarah StevensRepublican

AN ACT TO AMEND THE DANGEROUS DOG LAWS TO PERMIT A CASE-BY-CASE DETERMINATION AS TO WHETHER A DOG TRAINED FOR DOG FIGHTING IS DANGEROUS.

Pricey HarrisonDemocrat

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO STATE AGENCIES FOR HURRICANE HELENE UNMET NEEDS FOR DISASTER RECOVERY IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA.

Lindsey PratherDemocrat

AN ACT TO REVISE CERTAIN TRAFFIC LAWS AND THE DESIGN OF COLLEGIATE INSIGNIA PLATES.

Ray PickettRepublican

AN ACT ENHANCING TAXPAYER ACCOUNTABILITY BY REQUIRING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMPETITIVE GRANT PROCESS, PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, AND ADDITIONAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR PREGNANCY CENTERS.

Maria CervaniaDemocrat

AN ACT TO REQUIRE VIDEO RECORDING OF DISTRICT COURT PROCEEDINGS AND THE PUBLISHING OF REPORTS OF HOW IMPAIRED DRIVING CASES ARE RESOLVED.

Brian EchevarriaRepublican

AN ACT TO COMBAT SOCIAL MEDIA ADDICTION BY REQUIRING THAT SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS RESPECT THE PRIVACY OF NORTH CAROLINA USERS' DATA AND NOT USE A NORTH CAROLINA MINOR'S DATA FOR ADVERTISING OR ALGORITHMIC RECOMMENDATIONS, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE, AND TO MAKE WILLFUL VIOLATIONS OF DATA USER PRIVACY AN UNFAIR PRACTICE UNDER CHAPTER 75 OF THE GENERAL STATUTES.

Jeffrey C. McNeelyRepublican

AN ACT PROHIBITING COUNTIES AND CITIES FROM ADOPTING OR ENFORCING GUARANTEED INCOME PROGRAMS.

Cody HuneycuttRepublican

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT A PERSON WHO IS NOT A LEGAL RESIDENT OR CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES OR ITS TERRITORIES FROM OBTAINING AN EXPUNCTION OF CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS OR CHARGES FROM THE PERSON'S RECORD.

Kelly E. HastingsRepublican

AN ACT CREATING THE NORTH CAROLINA MISSING WITH DISABILITY ALERT SYSTEM.

Kanika BrownDemocrat

AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE LAW GOVERNING DEED RESTRICTIONS ON SOLAR COLLECTORS.

Julia GreenfieldDemocrat

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY IN NORTH MECKLENBURG COUNTY.

Beth HelfrichDemocrat

AN ACT TO ALLOW NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS TO REQUEST RESIDENCY LICENSES FOR TEACHERS.

Hugh BlackwellRepublican

AN ACT TO REMOVE THE EXEMPTION FOR EDUCATIONAL INTERPRETERS OR TRANSLITERATORS FROM THE LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA INTERPRETER AND TRANSLITERATOR LICENSURE ACT.

Hugh BlackwellRepublican

AN ACT TO REQUIRE PERSONS WHOSE LICENSES HAVE BEEN REVOKED TO HAVE A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE OF A DIFFERENT COLOR.

Joseph PikeRepublican

AN ACT TO MANDATE STRICT CIVIL LIABILITY FOR DOG BITES WHEN A DOG INJURES A PERSON OR DOMESTIC ANIMAL WHILE RUNNING UNLEASHED IN PUBLIC AND TO ESTABLISH UNIFORM LEASHING LAWS.

Julie von HaefenDemocrat

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT INDIVIDUALS FROM WORKING IN THE ELECTIONS PROCESS FOR FAILURE TO EXERCISE DUE CARE AND DILIGENCE WHILE WORKING IN ANY JOB RELATED TO THE ELECTION PROCESS.

Keith KidwellRepublican

AN ACT TO TREAT HOSPITAL POLICE OFFICERS AS A DISTINCT CATEGORY OF COMPANY POLICE OFFICERS AND TO PROVIDE CERTAIN AUTHORITY AND INFORMATION ACCESS TO THESE OFFICERS.

MD Timothy ReederRepublican

AN ACT TO MAKE THE STATE, CITY, OR PUBLIC AUTHORITY REQUIRING THE RELOCATION OF UTILITY FACILITIES RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST OF RELOCATION.

Charles W. MillerRepublican

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE CULTIVATION OF EXCELLENCE PILOT PROGRAM IN CLEVELAND COUNTY SCHOOLS.

Paul ScottRepublican

AN ACT TO PROVIDE A TUITION WAIVER FOR CHILDREN OF ELIGIBLE VETERAN TEACHERS, TO REINSTATE EDUCATION-BASED SALARY SUPPLEMENTS FOR TEACHERS, TO CODIFY AND EXPAND THE TEACHER BONUS PROGRAM, TO REVISE THE TEACHING FELLOWS PROGRAM, TO REVIVE THE RETIRED TEACHERS PROGRAM, TO PROVIDE FOR TEACHER LICENSURE RECIPROCITY, AND TO STRENGTHEN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR THREATS AND ASSAULTS ON TEACHERS.

Brian EchevarriaRepublican

AN ACT TO CLARIFY MOTORCYCLE REGISTRATION ELIGIBILITY.

Paul ScottRepublican

AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE INSTALLATION AND USE OF WATER SAFETY RESCUE EQUIPMENT AT PIERS AND PUBLIC WATER ACCESS FACILITIES OWNED BY STATE AGENCIES AND UNITS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT.

Beth HelfrichDemocrat

AN ACT TO CHANGE HEALTH CARE AND ADOPTION LAWS.

Brian EchevarriaRepublican

AN ACT TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES TO ENTER INTO AN MOA WITH THE TOWN OF LAKE WACCAMAW FOR ACCESS AND REPAIR OF A DAM LOCATED AT LAKE WACCAMAW STATE PARK.

Dana JonesRepublican

AN ACT TO MODIFY SCHOOL PERFORMANCE GRADES TO PROVIDE THAT ALL SCHOOLS RECEIVE A GRADE FOR SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT AND A GRADE FOR SCHOOL GROWTH.

Mary BelkDemocrat

AN ACT TO REQUIRE A STATEWIDE STUDY ON SHELLFISH AQUACULTURE LEASING AND CURRENT MORATORIUMS ON SHELLFISH LEASING.

Carson SmithRepublican

AN ACT TO CLARIFY REQUIREMENTS FOR HEALTH SCREENINGS IN SCHOOLS.

Beth HelfrichDemocrat

AN ACT TO ENACT THE POLLINATOR PROTECTION ACT OF 2025.

Eric AgerDemocrat

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY IN THE ADVANCED TEACHING ROLES PROGRAM.

Mary BelkDemocrat