Bills & Legislation

AN ACT TO EXPAND THE REASONS FOR WHICH AN EMERGENCY JUDGE MAY BE ASSIGNED.

Mujtaba A. MohammedDemocrat

AN ACT ENACTING THE NORTH CAROLINA CHILDREN'S SAFE SCREENS ACT TO PROTECT CHILDREN ONLINE, ESTABLISHING THE ONLINE SAFETY DIVISION AT THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND THE CYBERBULLYING UNIT AT THE STATE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, CREATING THE NORTH CAROLINA ONLINE CHILD SAFETY COMMISSION, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THOSE PURPOSES.

Michael GarrettDemocrat

Fund Drug Treatment/Mental Health Courts.

Mujtaba A. MohammedDemocrat

AN ACT TO CHANGE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MATHEMATICS TO FOLLOW CERTAIN MATHEMATICS PATHWAYS ADOPTED BY THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, TO REQUIRE MATHEMATICS PATHWAYS TO BE INCLUDED IN CAREER DEVELOPMENT PLANS, TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TO ADOPT RULES FOR CERTAIN MATHEMATICS PATHWAYS FOR GRADUATION, AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION TO IMPLEMENT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT.

Jonah GarsonDemocrat

AN ACT AUTHORIZING TRIBAL POLICE CHIEFS TO ENTER INTO MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES IN THE STATE.

Kevin CorbinRepublican

AN ACT TO ENACT THE DATA INFRASTRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE, INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND LEADERSHIP FOR NORTH CAROLINA ACT (THE DIGITAL NC ACT) BY ESTABLISHING THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA DIGITAL SOVEREIGNTY AUTHORITY AND DIRECTING THE BOARD TO DEVELOP AND PRESENT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE MODERNIZATION, CONSOLIDATION, AND CYBER DEFENSE OF THE STATE'S INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ENTERPRISE.

Michael V. LeeRepublican

Henry's Law.

Michael V. LeeRepublican

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE OWNERS, PERMIT HOLDERS, CONTRACTORS LISTED ON A PERMIT, AND AUTHORIZED AGENTS TO USE CERTIFIED AND REGISTERED PRIVATE CONSTRUCTION INSPECTORS OR REGISTERED PRIVATE CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION FIRMS FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES WHEN A LOCAL INSPECTION DEPARTMENT FAILS TO CONDUCT A REQUESTED INSPECTION WITHIN TEN BUSINESS DAYS OR BY AN AGREED-UPON DATE, AND TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION, REGISTRATION, REPORTING, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, FEES, FORMS, FEE RECONCILIATION, AND PRIVATE CERTIFICATES OF STATE BUILDING CODE COMPLIANCE RELATED TO PRIVATE CONSTRUCTION INSPECTIONS.

Jay J. ChaudhuriDemocrat

AN ACT REPEALING CERTIFICATE OF NEED LAWS FOR AMBULATORY SURGICAL FACILITIES AND FOR INPATIENT REHABILITATION SERVICES, FACILITIES, AND BEDS; APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO IMPLEMENT THESE CHANGES AND DEVELOP A PLAN FOR THE PHASED ELIMINATION OF THE STATE'S REMAINING CERTIFICATE OF NEED LAWS; AND DELETING OBSOLETE DEFINITIONS FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FACILITIES THAT ARE NO LONGER SUBJECT TO CERTIFICATE OF NEED REVIEW.

Michael V. LeeRepublican

AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR CHILD WELFARE, FOSTER CARE, AND CHILD CARE.

Jim BurginRepublican

2026 Water Safety Act.

Michael V. LeeRepublican

AN ACT TO IMPROVE GRADE LEVEL PROFICIENCY IN MATHEMATICS, CODIFY THE OFFICE OF LEARNING RESEARCH (OLR) AT THE NORTH CAROLINA COLLABORATORY, REQUIRE OLR TO EVALUATE VENDORS OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, TO ESTABLISH THE AI INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM, AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THOSE PURPOSES.

Kevin CorbinRepublican

AN ACT TO REQUIRE RATIFICATION BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF ANY RATES PROPOSED BY AN ELECTRIC PUBLIC UTILITY THAT INCREASES THE UTILITY'S AUTHORIZED RATE OF RETURN ON EQUITY.

DeAndrea SalvadorDemocrat

AN ACT TO PROMOTE THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AS A DECISION-SUPPORT TOOL IN THE REVIEW AND DRAFTING OF ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITS.

Steve JarvisRepublican

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE CERTIFICATES OF TITLE FOR OFF-ROAD MOTORCYCLES.

Steve JarvisRepublican

AN ACT TO REQUIRE LICENSING AND PERMITTING FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FIRMS THAT INSTALL AND SERVICE PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS, TO REQUIRE DIGITAL REPORTING OF INSPECTIONS, TESTING, AND MAINTENANCE OF PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS, AND TO REQUIRE DIGITAL TAGGING OF FIRE SPRINKLERS AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS.

Todd JohnsonRepublican

AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO EMERGENCY RESPONSE FUNCTIONS WITHIN THE STATE AND TO MODIFY THE OPERATIONS OF THE OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL AND TO USE FUNDS TO EFFECTUATE THOSE PURPOSES.

Todd JohnsonRepublican

AN ACT TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF HOMEOWNERS AND TENANTS TO OPERATE LICENSED FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES BY LIMITING RESTRICTIONS BY HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS, LANDLORDS, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.

Jay J. ChaudhuriDemocrat

AN ACT TO ADD A DEFINITION FOR LICENSE-EXEMPT FAMILY, FRIEND, AND NEIGHBOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS UNDER THE LAWS REGULATING CHILD CARE.

Jay J. ChaudhuriDemocrat

AN ACT TO REDUCE THE SEVERITY OF THE FELONY LEVEL AND GRANT PROSECUTORIAL DISCRETION IN CHILD CARE LICENSING VIOLATIONS.

Jay J. ChaudhuriDemocrat

AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO EXTEND ACCESS TO THE FEDERAL CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM TO CHILD CARE PROVIDERS OPERATING LICENSED CHILD CARE HOMES.

Jay J. ChaudhuriDemocrat

AN ACT TO PERMIT THE CHAIR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION TO HIRE TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES THROUGH THE TEMPORARY SOLUTIONS PROGRAM.

Lisa S. BarnesRepublican

AN ACT TO MODIFY THE FILM AND ENTERTAINMENT GRANT FUND.

Michael V. LeeRepublican

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH PERMITTING DEADLINES FOR NPDES PERMITS TO BE ISSUED FOR NEW OR EXPANDED WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS TO BE LOCATED IN FAST GROWING COUNTIES AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO IMPLEMENT THE EXPEDITED PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS.

Chris MeasmerRepublican

Family Support for Those Who Serve Act.

Benton G. SawreyRepublican

AN ACT TO PERMIT SELF-DEFENSE DEVICES ON HIGHER EDUCATION PROPERTY AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO ADVERTISE THIS CHANGE.

Ralph HiseRepublican

AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES; REVISING THE COMPOSITION AND DUTIES OF THE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON RARE DISEASES; TRANSFERRING THE COUNCIL TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO COVER THE OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE COUNCIL; ALLOWING CERTAIN WATER AND SEWER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS; AND CREATING THE LIFE SCIENCE AND BIOMANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES RESERVE FUND.

Benton G. SawreyRepublican

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE USE OF SMALL, PORTABLE-SCALE SOLAR ENERGY GENERATION DEVICES AND TO EXPAND THE PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAM OFFERED BY THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS.

Timothy D. MoffittRepublican

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR REMEDIATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION AT PUBLIC PARKS.

Sophia ChitlikDemocrat

AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE STATE EDUCATION ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY AND ADVISABILITY OF ESTABLISHING A STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS AND TALENT RETENTION PROGRAM FOR GRADUATES OF PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION LOCATED IN NORTH CAROLINA AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Caleb TheodrosDemocrat

AN ACT TO RAISE THE CAP ON THE MAXIMUM PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS FOR WHICH A PUBLIC SCHOOL UNIT CAN RECEIVE FUNDS, TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR HIGH-COST DISABILITIES, AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THOSE PURPOSES.

Lisa GrafsteinDemocrat

AN ACT TO MAKE REFORMS TO HOSPITAL AUTHORITY BOARDS OF COMMISSIONERS.

Jim BurginRepublican

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO RAISE SALARIES FOR TEACHERS, STATE EMPLOYEES, COMMUNITY COLLEGE EMPLOYEES, AND EMPLOYEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AND TO PROVIDE A COST-OF-LIVING INCREASE FOR RETIREES IN THE EVENT THE CURRENT OPERATIONS APPROPRIATIONS ACT DOES NOT BECOME LAW AND TO PROVIDE FOR FUTURE SALARY INCREASES FOR TEACHERS, STATE EMPLOYEES, COMMUNITY COLLEGE EMPLOYEES, AND EMPLOYEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE EVENT FUTURE CURRENT OPERATIONS APPROPRIATIONS ACTS DO NOT BECOME LAW.

Lisa GrafsteinDemocrat

AN ACT REGULATING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CHATBOT LICENSING, SAFETY, AND PRIVACY IN NORTH CAROLINA.

Jim BurginRepublican

AN ACT TO REQUIRE NC MEDICAID TO COVER DOULA SERVICES DURING PREGNANCY AND THE POSTPARTUM PERIOD, TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE DOULA WORKFORCE, TO ESTABLISH THE CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL MIDWIVES LICENSING ACT, AND TO ESTABLISH A LICENSURE PROCESS AND ANNUAL LICENSE FEES FOR BIRTH CENTERS.

Jim BurginRepublican

AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TO PROVIDE ADVISORY AND CONSULTATION RESOURCES TO EXEMPT AGENCIES.

Jim BurginRepublican

The SAVE Act.

Jim BurginRepublican

AN ACT TO DISALLOW TAX RATE MODIFICATIONS IN THE ABSENCE OF A COMPREHENSIVE BUDGET SPENDING PLAN.

Lisa GrafsteinDemocrat

AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY AND ADVISABILITY OF ESTABLISHING A NEW COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE IN NORTH CAROLINA AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Jim BurginRepublican

AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR HIGH-DOSAGE TUTORING BASED ON THE SCIENCE OF READING, TO CLARIFY THAT SCHOOLS MAY USE VIRTUAL TUTORING PROGRAMS, AND TO REQUIRE READ TO ACHIEVE PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY REPORTING.

Bobby HanigRepublican

AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF ELECTRIC ASSISTED BICYCLE AND TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENT REGULATION.

Michael V. LeeRepublican

AN ACT TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY AND POTENTIAL OUTCOMES OF A STATEWIDE YEAR-ROUND SCHOOL CALENDAR.

Jim BurginRepublican

AN ACT TO REDUCE STATE AGENCY BUDGETS BY TEN PERCENT BY JUNE 30, 2028.

Jim BurginRepublican

DOA Agency Requests.

Jim BurginRepublican

AN ACT TO REFORM THE PRACTICE OF BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS.

Jim BurginRepublican

AN ACT TO DIRECT THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE TREASURER TO STUDY THE ACCEPTANCE OF DIGITAL ASSET PAYMENTS FOR CERTAIN STATE FEES, TO STUDY HOUSEHOLD REMITTANCE COSTS, AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THESE STUDIES.

Caleb TheodrosDemocrat

AN ACT REDUCING HEALTHCARE COSTS AND PROTECTING PATIENTS.

Lisa GrafsteinDemocrat