Bills & Legislation

AN ACT TO CHANGE THE PROCESS FOR ESTABLISHING PATERNITY OF CHILDREN BORN OUT OF WEDLOCK.

Benton G. SawreyRepublican

AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPEDIENT IMPLEMENTATION OF MEDICAID WORK REQUIREMENTS.

Ralph HiseRepublican

AN ACT TO INCLUDE FREESTANDING PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS AS HOSPITALS THAT ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS UNDER THE MEDICAID HEALTHCARE ACCESS AND STABILIZATION PROGRAM AND TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THOSE PAYMENTS THROUGH INCREASED HOSPITAL ASSESSMENTS.

Ralph HiseRepublican

AN ACT REGARDING THE OPERATION OF PUBLIC ENTERPRISES BY THE CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE.

Timothy D. MoffittRepublican

AN ACT TO REVISE THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH SCHOOL SAFETY GRANTS PROGRAM FUNDS MAY BE USED.

Hugh BlackwellRepublican

AN ACT TO AMEND STRANGULATION PENALTIES, TO MAKE CLARIFYING CHANGES REGARDING THE MISDEMEANOR CRIME OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, TO PROHIBIT EXPUNCTIONS FOR PERSONS WITH PENDING CHARGES, AND TO REQUIRE SENTENCES TO RUN CONSECUTIVELY IF NOT SPECIFIED BY THE COURT.

Sarah StevensRepublican

AN ACT REFORMING THE LAWS RELATED TO NONCONSENSUAL BOOTING AND TOWING.

Carson SmithRepublican

AN ACT TO IMPLEMENT TRUTH IN TAXATION PROCEDURES WHEN A GOVERNING BODY OF A TAXING UNIT INTENDS TO ADOPT A TAX RATE EXCEEDING THE REVENUE-NEUTRAL TAX RATE IN ANY YEAR A GENERAL REAPPRAISAL IS CONDUCTED AND TO INCREASE THE FEE FOR REINSTATING AN EXPIRED REAL ESTATE APPRAISER TRAINEE REGISTRATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE.

Carl FordRepublican

AN ACT TO MODIFY THE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE FEES OR DISCOUNTS THAT CERTAIN LENDERS MAY CHARGE ON SECOND OR JUNIOR LIEN REAL ESTATE LOANS TO ALIGN MORE CLOSELY WITH FEDERAL QUALIFIED MORTGAGE STANDARDS.

Jr. David W. CravenRepublican

AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHILD CARE REGULATORY REFORMS AND PROVIDE FOR FLEXIBILITIES IN SCHOOL-AGE CHILD CARE.

Jim BurginRepublican

A JOINT RESOLUTION ADJOURNING THE 2025 REGULAR SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO A DATE CERTAIN AND PROVIDING FOR THE MATTERS THAT MAY BE CONSIDERED UPON RECONVENING.

IV John R. BellRepublican

AN ACT TO ENACT THE VOLUNTARY PORTABLE BENEFITS PLAN ACT AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE.

MD Timothy ReederRepublican

AN ACT TO RESTORE OFFICIAL RECOGNITION TO THE TUSCARORA AND TO PROVIDE THEM REPRESENTATION ON THE COMMISSION OF INDIAN AFFAIRS.

Edward C. GoodwinRepublican

AN ACT TO REPEAL THE AUTHORITY FOR HAYWOOD COUNTY TO IMPOSE AN OCCUPANCY TAX.

Mark PlessRepublican

AN ACT TO PROVIDE MINIMAL STANDARDS OF CARE FOR COMPANION ANIMALS.

Stephen M. RossRepublican

AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS IN THE TOWN OF NORLINA BE CONDUCTED IN EVEN-NUMBERED YEARS AND THAT MUNICIPAL OFFICERS IN THE TOWN OF NORLINA SERVE FOUR-YEAR STAGGERED TERMS.

Rodney D. PierceDemocrat

AN ACT TO MODIFY THE LAWS GOVERNING TELEPHONE SOLICITATIONS TO ADDRESS ROBOCALLS.

Dudley GreeneRepublican

AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW REQUIRING ALCOHOL LAW ENFORCEMENT TO NOTIFY PERMIT HOLDER OF CERTAIN VIOLATIONS COMMITTED ON THE PERMITTED ESTABLISHMENT.

Charles W. MillerRepublican

AN ACT TO DEREGULATE NATURAL HAIR CARE; TO LICENSE HAIR DESIGNERS; TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF TRAINING REQUIRED FOR COSMETOLOGISTS; AND TO ELIMINATE LICENSURE AS AN APPRENTICE, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.

Amy S. GaleyRepublican

AN ACT CLARIFYING PERMITTED TRADE PRACTICES WITH RESPECT TO INSURANCE REBATES, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE.

Chris HumphreyRepublican

AN ACT TO ELIMINATE THE BAN ON HARDENED STRUCTURES AND TO REQUIRE THE NORTH CAROLINA COLLABORATORY TO UPDATE THE STATE'S BEACH AND INLET MANAGEMENT PLAN AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Bob BrinsonRepublican

AN ACT TO CLARIFY NONCONFORMITIES IN LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS.

Michael A. LazzaraRepublican

AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE A TEMPORARY EXEMPTION FROM CERTAIN STATE BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS PERTAINING TO FIRE-RESISTANT WINDOWS FOR DOWNTOWN, COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES DAMAGED BY HURRICANE HELENE.

Ralph HiseRepublican

AN ACT TO ALLOW FOR THE PLANNING BOARD TO HOLD HEARINGS AND MAKE FINAL DECISIONS FOR ZONING AMENDMENT REQUESTS IN THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM.

Jeff ZengerRepublican

AN ACT TO EXTEND THE MORATORIUM ON SHELLFISH LEASING IN THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY AREA.

Jr. Ted DavisRepublican

AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT PRIOR TO ANNEXING CERTAIN PRESENT-USE VALUE PROPERTY, A CITY MUST OBTAIN APPROVAL FROM THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

Jeffrey C. McNeelyRepublican

AN ACT TO PROTECT MINORS UNDER SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE FROM HARMFUL ONLINE SOCIAL MEDIA.

Jeff ZengerRepublican

AN ACT ELIMINATING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) INITIATIVES IN STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND CLARIFYING THE PENALTY PROVISIONS OF THE STATE BUDGET ACT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT BUDGET AND FISCAL CONTROL ACT.

Dana JonesRepublican

AN ACT TO EXTEND THE LOOKBACK PERIOD FOR CERTAIN LATE APPLICATIONS FOR PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION AND TO ALLOW THE RELEASE OF TAXES LEVIED AGAINST CERTAIN PROPERTY.

Jr. Danny Earl BrittRepublican

AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE ACQUISITION OF AGRICULTURAL LANDS OR LANDS ADJACENT TO MILITARY INSTALLATIONS BY CERTAIN ADVERSARIAL ENTITIES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE DIVESTMENT OF THOSE LANDS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR DOCUMENTATION AND REGISTRATION OF LAND OWNERSHIP BY CERTAIN ADVERSARIAL ENTITIES.

Bob BrinsonRepublican

AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAWS GOVERNING VOLUNTARY AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS TO ENHANCE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF ALTERNATIVES FOR LAND USE DECISIONS IMPACTING LANDS IN SUCH DISTRICTS.

Amy S. GaleyRepublican

AN ACT TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYERS WHO ARE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FEDERAL E-VERIFY PROGRAM, REQUIRE STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYERS TO COMPLY WITH ARTICLE 2 OF CHAPTER 64 OF THE GENERAL STATUTES, CREATE A GOOD-FAITH SAFE HARBOR FOR EMPLOYERS WHO UNKNOWINGLY RECEIVE FRAUDULENT DOCUMENTATION RELATED TO E-VERIFY, ALLOW THE COMMISSIONER OF LABOR TO CONDUCT RANDOM AND RISK-BASED COMPLIANCE CHECKS RELATED TO E-VERIFY, ALLOW EMPLOYERS TO CURE FIRST VIOLATIONS OF E-VERIFY REQUIREMENTS, INCREASE THE CIVIL PENALTIES FOR EMPLOYERS WHO FAIL TO COMPLY WITH E-VERIFY REQUIREMENTS, PROTECT EMPLOYEES FROM RETALIATION FOR GOOD-FAITH REPORTS OF SUSPECTED VIOLATIONS OF E-VERIFY REQUIREMENTS, AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ACT.

Karl E. GillespieRepublican

AN ACT DIRECTING THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING COMMISSION TO CONTRACT WITH A VENDOR TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A REPORTING AND RESPONSE SYSTEM TO USE FOR IDENTIFYING AND REPORTING SUSPECTED HUMAN TRAFFICKING; TO IMPOSE AN EXCISE TAX ON CERTAIN PRURIENT MATERIALS; TO CORRECT THE EXCEPTIONS LISTED TO THE PROHIBITION ON THE VIEWING OF PORNOGRAPHY ON GOVERNMENT NETWORKS AND DEVICES; TO CLARIFY THAT THIRD-PARTY CONTRACTORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THEIR EMPLOYEES RECEIVE CERTAIN HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS TRAINING; AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ALLOCATE TO THE CLEVELAND COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE FOR COSTS RELATED TO ITS TASK FORCE TO COMBAT HUMAN TRAFFICKING, CHILD SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION.

W. Ted AlexanderRepublican

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A PILOT PROGRAM TO PERMIT CONSTRUCTION OF SHORELINE STABILIZATION PROJECTS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

Bob BrinsonRepublican

AN ACT TO ANNEX INTO THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE CERTAIN PORTIONS OF MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, MARINE CORPS AIR STATION NEW RIVER, AND MARINE CORPS SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND AT STONES BAY AND THE NEW RIVER.

Michael A. LazzaraRepublican

AN ACT TO REMOVE CERTAIN DESCRIBED TERRITORY FROM THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF WAYNESVILLE.

Kevin CorbinRepublican

AN ACT TO DEANNEX DESCRIBED PROPERTY FROM THE CITY OF WASHINGTON.

Bob BrinsonRepublican

AN ACT TO REMOVE CERTAIN DESCRIBED TERRITORY FROM THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE TOWN OF RED OAK.

Lisa S. BarnesRepublican

AN ACT PROMOTING GREATER EFFICIENCY IN THE OFFICE OF VITAL RECORDS BY ESTABLISHING A DEADLINE FOR PROCESSING BIRTH AND DEATH CERTIFICATE AMENDMENT REQUESTS AND BY PROHIBITING OFFICE OF VITAL RECORDS EMPLOYEES FROM TELEWORKING, EXCEPT AS NECESSARY DURING DECLARED EMERGENCIES.

Tom McInnisRepublican

AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO PROVIDE OVERSIGHT OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING OWNERS' ASSOCIATIONS AND THEIR MEMBERS AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO PUT FORTH A COMMITTEE REPORT AS WELL AS A PUBLIC REPORT.

Bill WardRepublican

AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF FUEL GAS DETECTORS IN ROOMS OR AREAS CONTAINING AN APPLIANCE FUELED BY PROPANE, NATURAL GAS, OR ANY LIQUIFIED PETROLEUM GAS FOR CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND PUBLIC HIGHER EDUCATION BUILDINGS.

II Robert T. ReivesDemocrat

AN ACT TO MODIFY THE GENERAL STATUTES REGARDING HEALTH CARE POWERS OF ATTORNEY, ADVANCE HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVES, AND ADVANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT BASED, IN PART, ON PROPOSALS IN THE UNIFORM HEALTH-CARE DECISIONS ACT, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE GENERAL STATUTES COMMISSION.

Jr. Ted DavisRepublican

AN ACT TO ADOPT THE INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR A VIRTUAL SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY TRAINING PROGRAM.

Ray PickettRepublican

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE CHILD AND FAMILY WELFARE OMBUDSMAN OFFICE WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.

John A. TorbettRepublican

AN ACT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE NORTH CAROLINA BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS AND TO RESPOND TO THE HOLDING IN NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS V. FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.

Sarah StevensRepublican

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE NORTH CAROLINA HEALING ARTS COMMISSION AND TO CREATE LICENSURE PROCESSES FOR REFLEXOLOGISTS AND MUSIC THERAPISTS.

Harry WarrenRepublican

AN ACT TO ALLOW CIVIC YOUTH GROUPS TO GIVE PRESENTATIONS ABOUT ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP TO STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Stephen M. RossRepublican

AN ACT TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF NORTH CAROLINA TO ELECT MEMBERS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, TO MAKE THE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION THE CHAIR OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION AS AN EX OFFICIO MEMBER, AND TO REQUIRE THAT VACANCY APPOINTMENTS BE FILLED AS PROVIDED BY LAW.

Hugh BlackwellRepublican

AN ACT TO UPDATE AND MODIFY THE NONPROFIT LOW- OR MODERATE-INCOME HOUSING PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION.

Erin ParéRepublican

AN ACT TO REDUCE THE EARLY VOTING PERIOD FOR ALL ELECTIONS.

Mark HolloRepublican