Bill > H699

This bill modifies North Carolina General Statute 153A-103 to explicitly prohibit sheriffs from discharging deputy sheriffs or other employees in their office solely for failing to make a campaign contribution to the sheriff or the sheriff's campaign committee. The bill clarifies existing law regarding employment practices in sheriff's offices by adding language that protects employees from being fired for not donating to their sheriff's political campaign. Previously, sheriffs had broad discretion in hiring and firing employees, but this new provision aims to prevent potential coercion or political intimidation by ensuring that an employee's job security cannot be contingent on making financial contributions to the sheriff's campaign. The bill maintains the sheriff's existing rights to hire, discharge, and supervise office employees, with the new restriction being a specific protection against campaign contribution-related terminations. The law becomes effective immediately upon enactment.

Government Affairs, Justice

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H699