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This bill proposes to repeal Section 4 of Article VI of the North Carolina Constitution, which currently requires individuals registering to vote to be able to read and write any section of the Constitution in English - a literacy test that has historically been used to disenfranchise minority voters. The bill will place this constitutional amendment on the ballot during the statewide general election on November 3, 2026, where voters will be asked to vote "FOR" or "AGAINST" removing the literacy test requirement. If a majority of voters support the amendment, the State Board of Elections will certify the results, and the Secretary of State will enroll the amendment in permanent records, effectively removing the literacy test from the state constitution. If the majority votes against the amendment, it will have no effect. The bill would become effective upon certification of the election results if approved, marking a significant step toward removing a historical barrier to voting rights in North Carolina.

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S14