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Legislator > Marcia Morey
State Representative
Marcia Morey
(D) - North Carolina
North Carolina House District 030
In Office - Started: 04/05/2017
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Capitol Office
North Carolina Legislative Building
16 W. Jones St.
Raleigh, NC 27601-1096
16 W. Jones St.
Raleigh, NC 27601-1096
Phone: 919-733-7663
| Bill | Bill Name | Summary | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|
| H118 | Disabled Veterans Tax Relief Bill | AN ACT TO INCREASE THE DISABLED VETERAN PROPERTY TAX HOMESTEAD EXCLUSION AMOUNT AND TO PROVIDE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS WITH A PARTIAL REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LOSS OF REVENUE. | In Committee |
| H8 | NC Managing Environmental Waste Act of 2025 | AN ACT TO REDUCE AND BETTER MANAGE THE DISPOSAL OF SINGLE-USE WASTE. | Crossed Over |
| H210 | Perpetual Care of Certain Cemeteries | AN ACT DEFINING CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF CEMETERIES LICENSED BY THE CEMETERY COMMISSION, AUTHORIZING THE CEMETERY COMMISSION TO PROMULGATE MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR THE CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF CEMETERIES AND IMPOSE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THOSE STANDARDS, AND REQUIRING ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS TO INCLUDE DETAILS OF THE CARE AND MAINTENANCE PERFORMED AT CEMETERIES. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| H612 | Fostering Care in NC Act | AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE LAWS AFFECTING JUVENILES AND ASSOCIATED SERVICES, COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES BOARDS AND DEPARTMENTS, REGIONAL SOCIAL SERVICES BOARDS AND DEPARTMENTS, CONSOLIDATED HUMAN SERVICES BOARDS AND AGENCIES, AND THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, TO EXPAND GUARDIANSHIP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY TO YOUTH TEN YEARS OF AGE, TO ALLOW A JUDGE TO ISSUE A PERMANENT NO CONTACT ORDER AGAINST A DEFENDANT CONVICTED OF CERTAIN VIOLENT OFFENSES, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS FELONY CHILD ABUSE FOR ANY PERSON PROVIDING CARE TO OR SUPERVISION OF A CHILD LESS THAN SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE TO COMMIT OR ALLOW THE COMMISSION OF A SEXUAL ACT UPON THE CHILD, AND TO PROVIDE THAT COUNTIES AND CITIES REQUIRE CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS FOR APPLICANTS OFFERED A POSITION IF THE POSITION REQUIRES THE APPLICANT TO WORK WITH CHILDREN IN ANY CAPACITY. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| H578 | The Jason Flatt Act of North Carolina | AN ACT TO REQUIRE SUICIDE PREVENTION EDUCATION BE PART OF THE SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH POLICY OF A PUBLIC SCHOOL. | Crossed Over |
| H923 | Protect Personal Info/Judicial Personnel | AN ACT TO REQUIRE REMOVAL OF PERSONAL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION FROM WEBSITES MAINTAINED BY THE STATE, COUNTIES, AND CITIES WHEN REQUESTED BY CERTAIN PROSECUTORS, PUBLIC DEFENDERS, AND JUDICIAL PERSONNEL. | In Committee |
| H231 | Social Work Interstate Licensure Compact | AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AND ENTER INTO AN INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR THE PRACTICE OF SOCIAL WORK. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| H50 | LEO Special Separation Allowance Options | AN ACT PROVIDING AN ADDITIONAL SPECIAL SEPARATION ALLOWANCE OPTION FOR STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WITH AT LEAST THIRTY YEARS OF CREDITABLE SERVICE. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| H569 | PFAS Pollution and Polluter Liability | AN ACT TO PROTECT THE CITIZENS OF NORTH CAROLINA FROM DRINKING WATER CONTAMINATED BY GENX AND OTHER PFAS COMPOUNDS. | Crossed Over |
| H133 | NC Farmland and Military Protection Act | AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE ACQUISITION OF AGRICULTURAL AND OTHER LANDS CRITICAL TO THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF THE STATE BY CERTAIN FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS DESIGNATED AS ADVERSARIAL BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE. | Crossed Over |
| H617 | Supporting Small Farmers for NC's Future Act | AN ACT TO SUPPORT SMALL FARMERS IN NORTH CAROLINA BY PROVIDING GRANT FUNDING TO ENSURE THE FUTURE VIABILITY OF NORTH CAROLINA'S FAMILY FARMS AND BY LOWERING THE INCOME REQUIREMENT FOR QUALIFYING FARMERS FOR PURPOSES OF THE SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR FARMERS. | In Committee |
| H485 | Adult Care Home Medicaid PCS Coverage | AN ACT TO REQUIRE A REQUEST FOR FEDERAL APPROVAL TO EXTEND MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY FOR PERSONAL CARE SERVICES TO CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS RESIDING IN ADULT CARE HOMES. | Crossed Over |
| H834 | Sportsman's Voter Act | AN ACT TO REQUIRE EACH PERSON SEEKING A HUNTING OR FISHING LICENSE IN THIS STATE BE OFFERED AN OPPORTUNITY TO REGISTER TO VOTE AND TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ORGAN DONOR REGISTRY. | Crossed Over |
| H795 | Increased Access for Youth in Foster Families | AN ACT TO EXPAND GUARDIANSHIP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY TO YOUTH TEN YEARS OF AGE. | Crossed Over |
| H121 | SchCalFlex/Statewide/Open Cal | AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FLEXIBILITY TO LOCAL BOARDS OF EDUCATION IN ADOPTING THE SCHOOL CALENDAR. | Crossed Over |
| H81 | Restrict Use of Vehicle Telematics | AN ACT REQUIRING NOTICE AND CONSENT BEFORE AN INSURANCE INSTITUTION OR AGENT MAY USE VEHICLE TELEMATICS. | In Committee |
| H24 | Restore Down-Zoning Authority | AN ACT TO RESTORE THE AUTHORITY FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO INITIATE DOWN-ZONING. | In Committee |
| H976 | Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act | AN ACT TO ENACT THE UNIFORM PARTITION OF HEIRS PROPERTY ACT. | In Committee |
| H97 | Support Firefighters Fighting Cancer | AN ACT INCLUDING DEATH DUE TO CERTAIN CANCERS IN THE LIST OF FIREFIGHTER DEATHS MEETING THE DEFINITION OF KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY UNDER THE PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES' DEATH BENEFITS ACT. | Crossed Over |
| H254 | Adopt Tuskegee Airmen Day | AN ACT TO DESIGNATE THE FOURTH THURSDAY OF MARCH OF EVERY YEAR AS TUSKEGEE AIRMEN COMMEMORATION DAY IN NORTH CAROLINA. Whereas, in 1941 the federal government established the 66th Air Force Flying School at Tuskegee Institute to train African-American pilots for the war; and Whereas, from 1941 through 1946, almost 1,000 African-Americans trained at the Tuskegee Army Air Field in Tuskegee, Alabama; and Whereas, 450 of the men who completed training at the Tuskegee Army Air Field were sent overseas for combat duty; and Whereas, pilots trained at Tuskegee Institute were known as "Tuskegee Airmen," although this phrase also later included navigators, bombardiers, instructors, and maintenance and support staff; and Whereas, the 99th Fighter Squadron, the first class trained at Tuskegee Institute, was sent to North Africa in the spring of 1943 for combat duty and in 1944, they were joined by other African-American squadrons to form the 332nd Fighter Squadron, which flew missions over Sicily, the Mediterranean, and North Africa; and Whereas, the Tuskegee Airmen compiled an outstanding record, which included completing more than 1,500 missions, destroying 260 enemy aircraft, sinking an enemy destroyer, and demolishing other enemy installation areas; and Whereas, the Tuskegee Airmen achieved an exceptional record for escorting bomber crews and earned the respect of their fellow bomber crews and their military leaders; and Whereas, on March 27, 2007, President George W. Bush awarded the Tuskegee Airmen the Congressional Gold, the highest medal awarded by the United States Congress; and Whereas, it is fitting that the State of North Carolina designate the fourth Thursday of March, of each year, to honor and perpetuate the legacy of the men and women who participated in the Tuskegee Experience from January 1941 through July 1949; Now, therefore, | Crossed Over |
| H107 | Adopt SUDEP Awareness Week | AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE SECOND WEEK IN NOVEMBER AS SUDEP AWARENESS WEEK IN THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA AND TO RECOMMEND AWARENESS TRAINING FOR SCHOOL PERSONNEL RESPONSIBLE FOR STUDENTS WITH EPILEPSY OR OTHERWISE PREDISPOSED TO SEIZURES. Whereas, "SUDEP" is the sudden, unexpected death of a person with epilepsy who was otherwise considered healthy; and Whereas, each year, more than one out of 1,000 people with epilepsy die from SUDEP; and Whereas, uncontrolled seizures increase the risk of SUDEP to more than one out of 150 people; and Whereas, during National Epilepsy Awareness Month, it is important to also bring awareness of SUDEP; Now, therefore, | Crossed Over |
| H570 | Responsible Firefighting Foam Management Act | AN ACT TO FORBID USE OF FIREFIGHTING FOAMS CONTAINING PFAS CHEMICALS FOR FIREFIGHTING TRAINING OR TESTING PURPOSES. Whereas, communities around the State are facing threats to their drinking water sources and the health of their citizens due to per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); and Whereas, one of the major sources of this contamination is certain firefighting foams, and in particular the firefighting foams used to fight petroleum fires, called aqueous film forming foam (AFFF); and Whereas, PFAS contamination is strongly linked to cancer, thyroid problems, reproductive system damage, and impairment to children's growth and development; and Whereas, cancer is now the leading cause of line-of-duty deaths for firefighters; and Whereas, less toxic alternatives to AFFF containing PFAS have been developed that are environmentally friendly, such as synthetic fluorine free foam; and Whereas, while AFFF may continue to be used because it is a more effective fire suppressant in combating petroleum type fires, firefighters will have reduced exposure to PFAS contamination if less toxic alternatives are used for training, practice, or testing; Now, therefore, | Crossed Over |
| H110 | Nat.l Guard Student Loan Repayment Program | AN ACT TO CREATE THE NATIONAL GUARD STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS. | In Committee |
| H887 | Address Abandoned and Derelict Vessels | AN ACT TO ADDRESS ABANDONED AND DERELICT VESSELS IN THE WATERS OF THE STATE. | In Committee |
| H592 | Toxic-Free Medical Devices Act of 2025 | AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE MANUFACTURING, SELLING, AND DISTRIBUTING OF INTRAVENOUS SOLUTION CONTAINERS AND INTRAVENOUS TUBING THAT ARE INTENTIONALLY MADE WITH DEHP. | Crossed Over |
| H106 | Revive High-Need Retired Teachers Program | AN ACT TO REVIVE AND EXPAND THE PROGRAM ALLOWING RETIRED EDUCATORS TO RETURN TO WORK IN HIGH-NEED SCHOOLS. | In Committee |
| H69 | Military and Veterans Educational Promise Act | AN ACT TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATORY ADMISSIONS POLICIES REGARDING ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS; TO REQUIRE MILITARY ADMISSIONS DEFERMENT FOR CERTAIN PERSONS ADMITTED TO CONSTITUENT INSTITUTIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA; AND TO PROVIDE IN-STATE TUITION TO CERTAIN HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS. | Crossed Over |
| H820 | Prescription Eye Drop Early Refill Coverage | AN ACT TO REQUIRE HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS THAT PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR PRESCRIPTION EYE DROPS TO ALSO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR EARLY REFILLS. | In Committee |
| H885 | Revise Suspension & Parental Notice Policies | AN ACT TO REVISE SUSPENSION POLICIES IN PUBLIC SCHOOL UNITS BY DEFINING LENGTHS OF SUSPENSION, LIMITING THE USE OF SUSPENSION, CREATING A RIGHT OF APPEAL FOR SHORT-TERM SUSPENSION, DEFINING WHAT CONSTITUTES REASONABLE PARENTAL NOTIFICATION OF DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS, PROHIBITING THE USE OF CORPORAL PUNISHMENT, AND REQUIRING CHILD CARE PROVIDERS TO REPORT DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS IN EARLY CHILD CARE SETTINGS. | In Committee |
| H931 | End Predatory Towing Fees and Practices | AN ACT TO END PREDATORY TOWING FEES AND PRACTICES. | In Committee |
| H942 | Funds to Support Survivors | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO BE ALLOCATED TO THE NORTH CAROLINA COALITION AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT AND DISTRIBUTED TO VICTIM ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS. | In Committee |
| H955 | NC Junk Fee Prevention Act | AN ACT TO ENACT THE NORTH CAROLINA JUNK FEE PREVENTION ACT. | In Committee |
| H933 | IDD Omnibus | AN ACT TO IMPLEMENT VARIOUS CHANGES RECOMMENDED BY THE LEGISLATIVE JOINT CAUCUS FOR INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE LIVES OF NORTH CAROLINA CITIZENS WITH INTELLECTUAL OR OTHER DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. | In Committee |
| H989 | Build Safer Communities and Schools Act | AN ACT TO CODIFY SCHOOL SAFETY GRANTS. | In Committee |
| H951 | SOS (State Owned Structures) Child Care Act | AN ACT TO ALLOW THE USE OF STATE-OWNED PROPERTY FOR THE USE OF CHILD CARE FOR STATE EMPLOYEES, TO REQUIRE RENOVATIONS OR NEW BUILDS OF STATE-OWNED PROPERTY TO INCLUDE A CHILD CARE CENTER OR ADULT CARE CENTER, TO CREATE A PILOT PROGRAM FOR USE OF STATE-OWNED PROPERTY FOR CHILD CARE FACILITIES FOR STATE EMPLOYEES, TO CREATE A PILOT PROGRAM FOR COUNTY GRANTS FOR THIRD-SHIFT CHILD CARE FOR FIRST RESPONDERS, TO REQUIRE A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR ON-SITE CHILD CARE AT EACH NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND COLLEGE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA SYSTEM, AND TO ESTABLISH A WORKGROUP TO EXAMINE STREAMLINING LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR PHYSICAL STRUCTURES FOR COMMERCIAL CHILD CARE FACILITIES. | In Committee |
| H965 | Environmental Rights Constitutional Amendment | AN ACT TO AMEND THE NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO PURE WATER, CLEAN AIR, AND A PRESERVED ENVIRONMENT. | In Committee |
| H932 | Ten Percent Raise/Teachers/First Responders | AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE 2025 TEACHERS' AND FIRST RESPONDERS' PAY INCREASE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE A TEN PERCENT RAISE TO TEACHERS AND FIRST RESPONDERS. | In Committee |
| H980 | Remove Barriers to Employment from Court Debt | AN ACT TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT DUE TO COURT DEBT AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO IMPLEMENT A TEXT REMINDER SYSTEM FOR COURT DATES. | In Committee |
| H978 | Est. Youth Mentoring Comm./Mentoring Funds | AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE NORTH CAROLINA COMMISSION ON YOUTH MENTORING AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT YOUTH MENTORING INITIATIVES. | In Committee |
| H943 | Turning High-Achieving Students into Teachers | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO IMPROVE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TEACHER PIPELINE. Whereas, teacher effectiveness is the most important factor in delivering positive student outcomes; and Whereas, North Carolina is experiencing an increasing crisis of recruitment and retention of highly qualified teachers; and Whereas, there is a particular need for diverse, high-quality teachers, especially in low-performing schools and rural schools; and Whereas, the North Carolina Teacher Cadet Program (NCTCP) is a successful program that encourages high-achieving high school students to attend college and eventually teach in North Carolina public schools; and Whereas, building early interest in the teaching profession is critical to building a robust teacher pipeline; and Whereas, NCTCP actively engages in the following strategies: (1) Maintaining strong partnerships with higher education institutions, including The University of North Carolina, and collaborative relationships with local boards of education. (2) Offering a curriculum developed by highly qualified, licensed public school teachers, including high school honors credit, approved by the Department of Public Instruction. (3) Providing learning through hands-on teaching methods and field experiences delivered by educators who are required to complete teacher cadet curriculum training; and Whereas, the NCTCP has a well-regarded and established record of helping rural and economically distressed counties to GROW THEIR OWN TEACHERS from students who were born, raised, and received a high school education within the same county; and Whereas, the NCTCP has quickly transitioned to an online program and is able to operate flexibly in response to changing learning conditions; and Whereas, in recent school years, about twenty-one percent (21%) of public school teachers identified as persons of color, and the NCTCP enrolled a substantially greater portion of teacher cadets who identified as persons of color at forty-two percent (42%); and Whereas, the NCTCP Program has also successfully addressed the shortage of male teachers by having about twenty-five percent (25%) of enrollees identify as male; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| H940 | Protection Against Pregnancy Discrimination | AN ACT PROTECTING AGAINST EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION BASED ON PREGNANCY, CHILDBIRTH, AND PREGNANCY RELATED CONDITIONS. | In Committee |
| H941 | Expand & Enhance the Teaching Fellows Program | AN ACT TO EXPAND AND ENHANCE THE NORTH CAROLINA TEACHING FELLOWS PROGRAM. Whereas, the pursuit of teaching is the pursuit of excellence, and excellent teachers are not just born, they are developed, equipped, trained, and valued; and Whereas, all students in North Carolina deserve to be taught by excellent teachers; and Whereas, the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program has an important legacy in North Carolina, providing the best and brightest students the opportunity to have a place of influence and distinction by elevating them to a vital role - the role of a teacher; and Whereas, based on the sorely inadequate and regularly declining enrollment in teacher preparation programs and an accelerating teacher turnover rate, North Carolina is facing an overwhelming teacher shortage across the State, especially in rural counties; and Whereas, the teacher shortage is a growing crisis for our entire educational system as well as the future of our State; and Whereas, to solve this problem and provide stable, talented, motivated, and excellent teachers in our classrooms, we need to continue to rebuild the North Carolina Teaching Fellows Program; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| H984 | Regulate Research of Medical Cannabis | AN ACT PERMITTING CANNABIS MEDICAL RESEARCH STUDIES. | In Committee |
| H957 | HBCU/HMSI Omnibus | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS AND MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE LAWS TO SUPPORT PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AND HISTORICALLY MINORITY-SERVING INSTITUTIONS IN NORTH CAROLINA. | In Committee |
| H1006 | Const. Amend. Single Subject Bills | AN ACT TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE TO PROVIDE THAT ALL ACTS SHALL HAVE ONE SUBJECT. | In Committee |
| H970 | Preventing Algorithmic Rent Fixing | AN ACT TO PREVENT ALGORITHMIC RENT FIXING IN THE RENTAL HOUSING MARKET. | In Committee |
| H983 | Prohibit Corporal Punishment in Schools | AN ACT TO PROHIBIT CORPORAL PUNISHMENT IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Whereas, "corporal punishment" is defined in statute as "the intentional infliction of physical pain upon the body of a student as a disciplinary measure"; and Whereas, more than 80 research studies confirm that corporal punishment is not associated with improvement in academic outcomes, but is associated with impeding students' psychological and emotional development; and Whereas, 31 states have enacted statutory bans on corporal punishment in public schools; and Whereas, none of this State's 115 local school administrative units currently allow the use of corporal punishment; and Whereas, the State Board of Education, the North Carolina Parent Teacher Association, and virtually all professional and advocacy organizations related to children recommend the prohibition of corporal punishment in public schools; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| H930 | First Responder Bonus/Appreciation Fund/$1500 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE 2025 FIRST RESPONDERS AND NURSES APPRECIATION BONUS PROGRAM. | In Committee |
| H990 | Notice Requirements for Landlord Fees | AN ACT TO REQUIRE LANDLORDS TO PROVIDE NOTICE BEFORE IMPOSING CERTAIN FEES ON TENANTS. | In Committee |
| H974 | DHHS Study/Hospice Patient Complaints | AN ACT DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON WAYS TO ENCOURAGE GREATER ACCOUNTABILITY BY HOSPICE CARE FACILITIES FOR COMPLAINTS BY HOSPICE CARE PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. | In Committee |
| H961 | Criminal Intent Sentence Enhancement | AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A SENTENCE ENHANCEMENT FOR FELONY OFFENSES COMMITTED BECAUSE OF A VICTIM'S CHARACTERISTIC AND TO MAKE A CONFORMING CHANGE TO AN AGGRAVATING FACTOR FOR AN OFFENSE COMMITTED BECAUSE OF A VICTIM'S CHARACTERISTIC. | In Committee |
| H969 | Study the Abolition of Contrib. Negligence | AN ACT TO DIRECT THE LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION TO STUDY THE ABOLITION OF CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE. | In Committee |
| H952 | Comprehensive Capital for Childcare Expansion | AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE NORTH CAROLINA CHILD CARE FINANCE AGENCY. | In Committee |
| H922 | North Carolina Consumer Protection Act | AN ACT THAT REVISES CERTAIN DEFINITIONS IN PUBLIC UTILITY LAW AND ADDS ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS TO PROTECT RATEPAYERS FROM PAYING UNJUST OR UNREASONABLE FEES TO PUBLIC UTILITIES. | In Committee |
| H901 | Recognize Safety Hold Agreements | AN ACT TO PROVIDE LIABILITY PROTECTION FOR A FEDERAL FIREARMS LICENSEE THAT ENTERS INTO A SAFETY HOLD AGREEMENT. | In Committee |
| H927 | Durham Funding Bill | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR VARIOUS NEEDS OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF DURHAM AND TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO REEVALUATE THE FUNDING OF ROADS. | In Committee |
| H902 | Free to Learn - Library Bill of Rights Act | AN ACT ENACTING THE FREE TO LEARN - LIBRARY BILL OF RIGHTS ACT AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE. | In Committee |
| H916 | Strengthen Do Not Call/Text Registry | AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN THE DO NOT CALL/DO NOT TEXT REGISTRY. | In Committee |
| H973 | Uniform Restrictive Employment Agreement Act | AN ACT TO ENACT THE UNIFORM RESTRICTIVE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT ACT. | In Committee |
| H888 | Funds for NC Community Health Worker Assn | AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH, TO SUPPORT THE NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER ASSOCIATION. | In Committee |
| H890 | School Internet Emergency Access Act | AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO PROVIDE INTERNET SERVICE TO SCHOOLS IN TIMES OF EMERGENCY AND TO ESTABLISH THE EMERGENCY INTERNET SERVICE FUND. | In Committee |
| H910 | DRIVE Recommendations/Teacher Diversity | AN ACT TO IMPLEMENT VARIOUS INITIATIVES AND PROGRAM EXPANSIONS TO PROMOTE TEACHER DIVERSITY AND INCREASE TEACHER RECRUITMENT, INCLUDING AS RECOMMENDED BY THE GOVERNOR'S DRIVE TASK FORCE REPORT, AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THESE PURPOSES. Whereas, a diverse educator workforce improves student elementary, secondary, and postsecondary outcomes and benefits every student; and Whereas, developing a more representative educator workforce that mirrors the diversity of the student body in North Carolina requires incremental progress over time; and Whereas, the teacher shortage in North Carolina necessitates innovative and specific programs, including 2+2 certification for educators, to put more teachers in the classroom, especially in special education and rural areas; and Whereas, to solve the recruitment and retention problems in North Carolina and to provide every student with a well-trained and qualified educator, the State must promote teacher diversity from recommendations outlined in the report of the DRIVE Task Force; and Whereas, the DRIVE Network is governed by an entity that was approved by the DRIVE Task Force that was established by the Governor after the scheduled end of the DRIVE Task Force on December 31, 2023, to continue the work of the DRIVE Task Force; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| H882 | Break Free From Plastic & Forever Chemicals | 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. | In Committee |
| H863 | Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 - Part 1(b) | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO STATE AGENCIES FOR HURRICANE HELENE UNMET NEEDS FOR DISASTER RECOVERY IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. | In Committee |
| H867 | Poultry Waste Management | 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. Whereas, as poultry production in the United States has increased, the total number of farms has declined; and Whereas, ninety-seven percent (97%) of the 9 billion chickens produced for consumption each year are raised in Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs); and Whereas, it is estimated that in 2022, the State had over 544 million poultry and 4,863 dry litter poultry facilities, compared to 8.8 million hogs and 2,489 hog farms; and Whereas, among all animal operations in the State, those with poultry are the largest source of nutrients from waste. The waste produced, known as dry litter, is a mixture of manure, bedding, and feathers that contains heavy metals and pathogens in addition to nutrients; and Whereas, for disposal, the waste is applied onto adjacent fields or trucked a short distance to be used as fertilizer. When mobilized in runoff or subsurface flow, the waste is a threat to water quality; and Whereas, because dry litter poultry operations do not discharge their waste directly to surface waters, they are not regulated under the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), and these operations are deemed permitted unless an illicit discharge is reported and documented by staff; and Whereas, in addition to nutrient pollution from runoff of land application sites, the lack of regulatory oversight for dry poultry litter also threatens surrounding communities through pathogen-laden surface waters, odor and health hazards from disposal of dead birds, and contaminated flood waters; and Whereas, this pollution disproportionately impacts communities of color and jeopardizes economic drivers in all communities; and Whereas, G.S. 143-215.10C requires that any owner or operator of a dry litter poultry facility that is not subject to federal regulation but that involves 30,000 or more birds shall develop an animal waste management plan; and Whereas, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality basin planning group has requested access to any information regarding nutrient loading rates from dry litter poultry operations; and Whereas, a study of the industrial poultry industry would be beneficial to all because there have been substantial technological advances in the disposition of poultry waste, including various recycling technologies such as anaerobic digestion that result in beneficial economic outcomes to both the industry and the public, and there has been significant passage of time since this part of the agricultural sector of the State has been studied; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| H881 | PFAS Free NC | 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. | In Committee |
| H868 | Due Process in LEO Field Drug Testing | AN ACT TO GUIDE THE USE AND SUBSEQUENT ADMISSIBILITY OF COLORIMETRIC FIELD DRUG TESTS PURSUANT TO CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS AND PROSECUTIONS. Whereas, a study at the Quattrone Center at University of Pennsylvania Law School found that approximately 773,000 drug-related arrests nationwide involve the use of presumptive drug field tests; and Whereas, the same study finds that these tests are known to produce false positives, suggesting as many as 30,000 arrests per year of people who do not actually possess illegal substances; and Whereas, this error rate is potentially the largest contributing factor to wrongful arrests and convictions in the United States; and Whereas, any path to addressing the concerns over presumptive field tests and providing due process must still ensure law enforcement has the tools to combat the fentanyl crisis and other dangerous controlled substances; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| H879 | Air Conditioning for Rental Properties | AN ACT TO REQUIRE LANDLORDS TO PROVIDE AIR CONDITIONING FOR RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNITS. | In Committee |
| H861 | Taxpayer Accountability/Pregnancy Centers | AN ACT ENHANCING TAXPAYER ACCOUNTABILITY BY REQUIRING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMPETITIVE GRANT PROCESS, PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, AND ADDITIONAL REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR PREGNANCY CENTERS. | In Committee |
| H865 | Clarify Animal Welfare Statutes | 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. | In Committee |
| H835 | Learning AAPI Contributions in Schools | AN ACT TO ADD ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER EDUCATION TO THE STANDARD COURSE OF STUDY. | In Committee |
| H856 | Clarify Deed Restrictions/Solar Collectors | AN ACT TO CLARIFY THE LAW GOVERNING DEED RESTRICTIONS ON SOLAR COLLECTORS. | In Committee |
| H857 | Create Alert/Missing Person w/ Disability | AN ACT CREATING THE NORTH CAROLINA MISSING WITH DISABILITY ALERT SYSTEM. | In Committee |
| H840 | Reward Schools for Student Growth | AN ACT TO MODIFY SCHOOL PERFORMANCE GRADES TO PROVIDE THAT ALL SCHOOLS RECEIVE A GRADE FOR SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT AND A GRADE FOR SCHOOL GROWTH. | In Committee |
| H845 | Reduce Drowning Risk/Public Docks | 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. | In Committee |
| H839 | Advanced Teaching Roles Updates | AN ACT TO PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY IN THE ADVANCED TEACHING ROLES PROGRAM. | In Committee |
| H842 | Vis., Hear., Dental Screenings Opt-Out | AN ACT TO CLARIFY REQUIREMENTS FOR HEALTH SCREENINGS IN SCHOOLS. | In Committee |
| H871 | North Carolina Microplastics Study Act | 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. Whereas, microplastics can be ingested by aquatic organisms, transferring toxic chemicals into their tissues; and Whereas, microplastics accumulate in food chains, impacting a wide range of species, disrupting reproductive systems and ecological balance; and Whereas, microplastics can carry pathogens and pollutants, potentially spreading diseases and contaminants throughout waterways; and Whereas, contaminated drinking water and seafood containing microplastics pose potential health risks to humans; and Whereas, microplastics break down into nanoplastics, which are even harder to detect and remove, making cleanup efforts challenging and contributing to long-term waterway pollution; and Whereas, the presence of microplastics in waterways degrades water quality and biodiversity, threatening the overall health of aquatic ecosystems; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| H838 | DIT Agency Broadband Bill | AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES RELATED TO BROADBAND LAWS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. | In Committee |
| H258 | Utility Worker Protection Act | AN ACT TO INCREASE THE PUNISHMENT FOR COMMITTING AN ASSAULT AGAINST A UTILITY, COMMUNICATIONS, OR TRANSPORTATION WORKER. | Crossed Over |
| H266 | Adopt Women Veterans Day | AN ACT TO ADOPT THE FIRST DAY OF MAY OF EACH YEAR AS WOMEN VETERANS DAY IN NORTH CAROLINA. | Crossed Over |
| H227 | U.S. & N.C. Flags/Made In USA | AN ACT PROVIDING THAT STATE INSTITUTIONS AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OF THE STATE SHALL NOT USE PUBLIC FUNDS TO PURCHASE FLAGS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA OR THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA UNLESS THE FLAGS ARE MADE IN THE UNITED STATES. | Crossed Over |
| H487 | Shorter Separation for Retired ADAs and APDs | AN ACT TO ALLOW CERTAIN RETIRED ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEYS AND RETIRED ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDERS TO RETURN TO WORK FOR THE STATE AFTER A TWO-MONTH SEPARATION. | In Committee |
| H828 | Prohibit Prop Bets on College/Amateur Sports | AN ACT TO PROHIBIT PROPOSITION WAGERS ON COLLEGE AND AMATEUR SPORTS AND TO PROHIBIT IN-PERSON SPORTS WAGERS AT A SPORTS FACILITY HOSTING A COLLEGE SPORTS EVENT BEFORE AND DURING THE EVENT. | In Committee |
| H807 | Strong Public Schools for a Strong NC | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO RAISE SALARIES FOR TEACHERS, TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, TO PROVIDE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AT NO COST TO STUDENTS THROUGH AN ALLOCATION BASED ON SCHOOL FOOD AUTHORITY EVALUATIONS, TO PROVIDE FOR A ONE-TO-ONE DEVICE REFRESH FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND TO REVISE THE OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. | In Committee |
| H809 | Count NC Pre-K for School ADM | AN ACT TO INCLUDE NC PRE-K STUDENTS IN AVERAGE DAILY MEMBERSHIP IN LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS. | In Committee |
| H816 | Voucher School Transparency Act | AN ACT TO INCREASE ACCOUNTABILITY AND REPORTING STANDARDS FOR NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS RECEIVING OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS AND TO REQUIRE THE STATE AUDITOR TO ANNUALLY REVIEW AUDITS OF AT LEAST THREE NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS RECEIVING OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS. | In Committee |
| H810 | State Employee Bereavement Leave/Up To 40-Hrs | AN ACT PROVIDING STATE EMPLOYEES PAID WITH BEREAVEMENT LEAVE OF UP TO FORTY HOURS ON DEATH OF AN IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER AND EIGHT HOURS ON DEATH OF A COLLEAGUE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE. | In Committee |
| H815 | Voucher School Accountability Act | AN ACT TO REVISE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND TO INCREASE ACCOUNTABILITY AND REPORTING STANDARDS FOR NONPUBLIC SCHOOLS RECEIVING OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS. | In Committee |
| H788 | Fix Our Democracy | AN ACT AMENDING THE NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH A NONPARTISAN REDISTRICTING PROCESS; REENACTING LEGISLATION THAT ESTABLISHED A NONPARTISAN METHOD FOR JUDICIAL ELECTIONS; EXTENDING THE WAITING PERIOD FOR FORMER LEGISLATORS WHO BECOME LOBBYISTS; PROVIDING FOR ONLINE VOTER REGISTRATION, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE, AND AUTOMATIC VOTER REGISTRATION; INCREASING TRANSPARENCY BY REQUIRING ADEQUATE NOTICE OF MEETINGS OF ALL LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES AND SESSIONS OCCURRING IN THE LEGISLATIVE COMPLEX AND REQUIRING LIVE VIDEO AND AUDIO STREAMING OF ALL LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION MEETINGS AND SESSIONS OCCURRING IN THE LEGISLATIVE COMPLEX; ENSURING VOTING PLACES ON CERTAIN COLLEGE CAMPUSES; PROHIBITING VOTER ROLL PURGING; MAKING VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS REGARDING TRANSPARENCY IN SOURCES OF SPENDING, DIGITAL ADVERTISEMENT CAMPAIGNS, PROTECTIONS AGAINST FOREIGN INTERFERENCE IN ELECTIONS, AND LIMITING SUPER PAC INFLUENCE; REESTABLISHING PUBLIC FINANCING FOR JUDICIAL CAMPAIGNS; AND RESTORING CITIZENSHIP RIGHTS OF CERTAIN OFFENDERS. Whereas, short-term political incentives are currently set against the long-term public good; and Whereas, the needed reforms are generally well known; and Whereas, the people of North Carolina are demanding free and fair elections and a true democracy; and Whereas, restoring the people's trust in our work begins with restoring the people's fundamental role in our elections; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| H787 | Revise NC 529 Program | AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A MATCHING PROGRAM FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PARENTAL SAVINGS TRUST FUND AND TO CREATE A TAX DEDUCTION FOR CERTAIN CONTRIBUTIONS TO QUALIFIED TUITION PROGRAMS. | In Committee |
| H798 | Expand Access to Cold Weather Shelters/Funds | AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF AGING, TO EXPAND ACCESS TO TEMPORARY EMERGENCY SHELTERS FOR PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS WHEN SEVERE WEATHER IS EXPECTED. | In Committee |
| H794 | Study Highway Patrol Staffing/Salary Scale | AN ACT TO STUDY THE STAFFING REQUIREMENTS AND SALARY SCALES OF THE STATE HIGHWAY PATROL. | In Committee |
| H796 | The Student Mental Health Line Awareness Act | AN ACT TO REQUIRE SUICIDE SAFETY NUMBERS ON STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS SERVING STUDENTS IN GRADES SIX THROUGH TWELVE. | In Committee |
| H792 | Clean Energy Grants | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR CLEAN ENERGY GRANTS. | In Committee |
| H335 | Expand Emergency Judge Eligibility | AN ACT TO EXPAND EMERGENCY JUDGE ELIGIBILITY BY ALLOWING JUDGES WHO SERVED AS BOTH A SUPERIOR COURT AND DISTRICT COURT JUDGE PRIOR TO RETIREMENT TO BE AN EMERGENCY JUDGE ON EITHER COURT. | In Committee |
| H786 | Working Families Act | AN ACT REDUCING PARENT COPAYMENTS FOR SUBSIDIZED CHILD CARE, REENACTING THE CHILD TAX CREDIT, RAISING THE STATE MINIMUM WAGE IN PHASES UP TO FIFTEEN DOLLARS PER HOUR, ALLOWING A HIGHER LOCAL MINIMUM WAGE, INCREASING THE INCOME ELIGIBILITY LIMIT FOR THE PROPERTY TAX HOMESTEAD CIRCUIT BREAKER, CREATING A HOMEBUYERS' ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY FOR FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS WHO WORK AS PUBLIC SERVANTS, AND ENACTING THE NORTH CAROLINA PAID FAMILY LEAVE INSURANCE ACT TO HELP WORKING FAMILIES AND CREATING THE EMPLOYER GRANT FUND TO OFFSET COSTS INCURRED BY EMPLOYERS AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE. | In Committee |
| H783 | Funds for Sidekicks Academy | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR SIDEKICKS ACADEMY, INC., FOR OPERATING EXPENSES. | In Committee |
| H667 | Reduce Barriers to College Completion | AN ACT TO PROVIDE IN-STATE TUITION FOR CERTAIN CHILDREN OF LAWFULLY ADMITTED OR LAWFULLY PRESENT NONCITIZENS. Whereas, it is projected that by 2030, sixty-seven percent (67%) of jobs will require a postsecondary degree or credential, underscoring the importance of the educational attainment goal in North Carolina to have two million North Carolinians between the ages of 25 and 44 with a postsecondary degree or credential by 2030; and Whereas, on its current trajectory, North Carolina will fall short by at least 71,000 individuals to meet our projected workforce needs; and Whereas, over eighty percent (80%) of employers in the State reported difficulty finding employees for jobs requiring industry-valued credentials; and Whereas, jobs requiring industry-valued credentials are expected to increase by more than eleven percent (11%) in the next six years; and Whereas, children of H-1B visa holders who are lawfully admitted or lawfully present and documented residents receive in-State tuition until they are 21 years old and are not yet finished with their four-year degrees; and Whereas, immigrant households contribute hundreds of billions of dollars in federal, State, and local taxes that fund our public universities; and Whereas, North Carolina must increase the number of postsecondary-, public-university-educated individuals so the State can have more potential employees entering the workforce with industry-valued credentials; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| H665 | DPI Disaster Preparedness Fund | AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS FUND. | In Committee |
| H668 | NC Working Families Economic Relief Act | AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A GRANT PROGRAM AT NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO EXPAND INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE IN THE STATE AND TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO THE UNITED WAY OF NORTH CAROLINA TO EXPAND ITS VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. Whereas, it is estimated that 225,000 North Carolina filers are eligible for the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit but do not claim the credit; and Whereas, it is estimated that the average Earned Income Tax Credit is about $2,812 per filer; and Whereas, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provides a federal program, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, for which grants are available. VITA provides for individuals who make below a certain income threshold per year to have their taxes completed by an IRS-certified individual for free, allowing them to take full advantage of every federal tax credit and return more of North Carolina's hard-earned dollars to our citizens, putting more money into our economy; and Whereas, community colleges can provide work-based learning opportunities for students; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| H689 | Expanding Workforce and Education Act | AN ACT TO EXPAND NORTH CAROLINA'S WORKFORCE BY PROVIDING IN-STATE TUITION TO NORTH CAROLINA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES WHO MEET CERTAIN CRITERIA. Whereas, a one percentage point (1%) increase in the postsecondary attainment rate would have resulted in over five hundred million dollars ($500,000,000) in additional economic growth for North Carolina over just one year according to the United States Bureau of Economic Analysis; and Whereas, over eighty percent (80%) of the State's employers reported difficulty in finding employees for jobs requiring industry-valued credentials, and these high-skills jobs are expected to increase by more than eleven percent (11%) in the next six years; and Whereas, while North Carolina's employers report difficulty in finding skilled employees, postsecondary enrollment for The University of North Carolina constituent institutions and North Carolina community colleges has fallen on average by 2.7% since 2019; and Whereas, North Carolina must pursue multiple strategies to increase postsecondary enrollment so the State can have more potential employees entering the workforce with industry-valued credentials; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| H688 | Funds for Inclusive Playgrounds | AN ACT TO PROVIDE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION TRUST FUND FOR INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUNDS. | In Committee |
| H684 | Environmental Justice in North Carolina | AN ACT RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IN NORTH CAROLINA. | In Committee |
| H714 | Universal Healthcare | AN ACT TO CREATE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE BY AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE TO ESTABLISH AND OPERATE A UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE BENEFIT PLAN FOR RESIDENTS OF THIS STATE. | In Committee |
| H715 | Universal Pre-K | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO EXPAND ACCESS TO CHILDREN IN THIS STATE SEEKING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NORTH CAROLINA PREKINDERGARTEN (NC PRE-K) PROGRAM. | In Committee |
| H725 | MOMnibus 3.0 | AN ACT TO ENACT THE NORTH CAROLINA MOMNIBUS ACT. Whereas, every person should be entitled to dignity and respect during and after pregnancy and childbirth, and patients should receive the best care possible regardless of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, citizenship, nationality, immigration status, primary language, or language proficiency; and Whereas, the United States has the highest maternal mortality rate in the developed world, where about 700 women die each year from childbirth and another 50,000 suffer from severe complications; and Whereas, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that the majority of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable; and Whereas, pregnancy-related deaths among black birthing people are also more likely to be miscoded; and Whereas, access to prenatal care, socioeconomic status, and general physical health do not fully explain the disparity seen in maternal mortality and morbidity rates among black individuals, and there is a growing body of evidence that black people are often treated unfairly and unequally in the health care system; and Whereas, implicit bias is a key driver of health disparities in communities of color; and Whereas, health care providers in North Carolina are not required to undergo any implicit bias testing or training; and Whereas, currently there does not exist any system to track the number of incidents where implicit prejudice and implicit stereotypes led to negative birth and maternal health outcomes; and Whereas, it is in the interest of this State to reduce the effects of implicit bias in pregnancy, childbirth, and postnatal care so that all people are treated with dignity and respect by their health care providers; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| H704 | Establish AAPI Heritage Commission | AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE COMMISSION IN THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE COMMISSION. | In Committee |
| H713 | Universal Free Breakfast and Lunch | AN ACT TO PROVIDE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AT NO COST TO STUDENTS. | In Committee |
| H709 | K-3 Literacy and Improvement Act | AN ACT TO CREATE A PILOT GRANT PROGRAM FOR ADDITIONAL TEACHER ASSISTANT POSITIONS IN PARTICIPATING PUBLIC SCHOOLS. | In Committee |
| H691 | Voter Protection and Reliance Act | AN ACT TO PROTECT THE RIGHT OF A VOTER TO HAVE THE VOTER'S BALLOT COUNTED AND TO PROMOTE ELECTION TIMELINESS AND INTEGRITY. | In Committee |
| H710 | Mental Health Crisis Unit Pilot for LSAUs | AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS UNIT PILOT PROGRAM. | In Committee |
| H722 | Enact Criminal Justice Debt Reform | AN ACT TO PROMOTE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEBT REFORM. | In Committee |
| H738 | Restore Wetlands Protections | AN ACT TO RESTORE WETLANDS PROTECTIONS IN NORTH CAROLINA. | In Committee |
| H742 | Healthy and High-Performing Schools | AN ACT TO ENACT THE NORTH CAROLINA HEALTHY SCHOOLS ACT OF 2025. | In Committee |
| H733 | The Everybody Eats Act | AN ACT TO ALLOW THE STATE TO FULLY OPT OUT OF THE PROHIBITION ON FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES AND TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) BENEFITS FOR INDIVIDUALS CONVICTED OF FELONIES AND TO LENGTHEN THE PERIOD FOR RECERTIFICATION FOR FOOD AND NUTRITION BENEFITS TO ONE YEAR. | In Committee |
| H731 | Funds for Pauli Murray Center | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE PAULI MURRAY CENTER IN DURHAM. | In Committee |
| H735 | Modernize STI Transit Funding | AN ACT TO MODERNIZE STI TRANSIT FUNDING. | In Committee |
| H732 | Common Sense Gun Regulations | AN ACT TO REQUIRE A PERMIT FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ASSAULT WEAPON OR LONG GUN; TO REQUIRE A SEVENTY-TWO-HOUR WAITING PERIOD BEFORE A PURCHASED FIREARM MAY BE DELIVERED OR OTHERWISE POSSESSED; TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF AN ASSAULT WEAPON OR LONG GUN TO PERSONS UNDER A CERTAIN AGE; TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OR POSSESSION OF A BUMP STOCK OR TRIGGER CRANK; TO REQUIRE THE SAFE STORAGE OF A FIREARM; TO REVISE RECIPROCITY LAW FOR A CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT; TO REQUIRE THE REPORTING OF A LOST OR STOLEN FIREARM; TO REQUIRE ANY PERSON WHO OWNS A FIREARM TO CARRY FIREARM LIABILITY INSURANCE; TO LIMIT THE SIZE OF AMMUNITION MAGAZINES; TO REPEAL THE PREEMPTION OF LOCAL REGULATION OF FIREARMS; TO ALLOW THE DESTRUCTION OF A SEIZED FIREARM; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO DEVELOP A ROSTER OF HANDGUNS THAT MEET CERTAIN DESIGN AND SAFETY STANDARDS AND PROHIBIT THE SALE, TRANSFER, OWNERSHIP, OR POSSESSION OF HANDGUNS THAT ARE NOT INCLUDED ON THE ROSTER; TO REPEAL THE "STAND YOUR GROUND LAWS" AND CODIFY COMMON LAW REGARDING USE OF FORCE AGAINST AN INTRUDER; TO PROHIBIT LEAVING A FIREARM IN AN UNATTENDED MOTOR VEHICLE UNLESS FIREARM IS SAFELY STORED; TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OR POSSESSION OF GHOST GUNS; TO PROHIBIT POSSESSION OF A SEMIAUTOMATIC FIREARM BY PERSONS UNDER TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE; TO REQUIRE THE SHERIFF UPON DENIAL, REVOCATION, OR REFUSAL TO RENEW A CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT OR PISTOL PERMIT TO TRANSMIT THE PROHIBITION RECORD TO THE NATIONAL INSTANT CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK SYSTEM; TO DIRECT THE STATE TREASURER TO DIVEST THE PENSION FUND OF GUN STOCKS; TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF AN EXTREME RISK PROTECTION ORDER TO RESTRICT TEMPORARILY A PERSON'S ACCESS TO FIREARMS IF THERE IS EVIDENCE THAT THE PERSON POSES A DANGER OF PHYSICAL HARM TO SELF OR OTHERS; AND TO REQUIRE A COURT TO ORDER THE SEIZURE OF ANY FIREARM, AMMUNITION, OR PERMITS A DEFENDANT FAILS TO SURRENDER AFTER THE ISSUANCE OF AN EMERGENCY OR EX PARTE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTECTIVE ORDER. | In Committee |
| H622 | Limit Excessive Mag Sizes | AN ACT TO LIMIT THE SIZE OF AMMUNITION MAGAZINES. | In Committee |
| H628 | Reenact Child Tax Credit | AN ACT TO REENACT THE CHILD TAX CREDIT. | In Committee |
| H624 | Prescription Drug Pricing | AN ACT TO PROMOTE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PRICE TRANSPARENCY. | In Committee |
| H633 | Expand Sickle Cell Disease Programs & Svcs | AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH, TO EXPAND PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR NORTH CAROLINIANS WITH SICKLE CELL DISEASE. Whereas, recent findings from the North Carolina Sickle Cell Data Collection Program funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that the number of individuals living with sickle cell disease in our State has risen to at least 7,000; and Whereas, this represents a twenty-five percent (25%) increase from the previously estimated 5,578 persons living with sickle cell disease in our State from 2004-2008, based on the North Carolina Registry and Surveillance System for Hemoglobinopathies funded by the CDC; and Whereas, the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, requires additional State funds to ensure that essential services are available statewide to support the growing number of North Carolinians affected by sickle cell disease; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| H621 | Funds for the Umbrella Center | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE UMBRELLA CENTER IN CHARLOTTE. | In Committee |
| H611 | Increase APs in Public Schools | AN ACT TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS IN LOCAL SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE UNITS OVER TIME. Whereas, assistant principals contribute to the safe operation of the public schools; and Whereas, increasing the number of assistant principals in schools will increase the number of well-prepared principals in public schools; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| H579 | NC House Public Access Act of 2025 | AN ACT TO FACILITATE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT WITH AND TRANSPARENCY OF LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS BY EQUIPPING ADDITIONAL AREAS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY COMPLEX WITH EQUIPMENT TO ALLOW FOR REAL-TIME AND TIME-SHIFTED REMOTE VIEWING. | In Committee |
| H619 | Health Care Security Act | AN ACT TO ELIMINATE THE STATUTORY TRIGGER FOR DISCONTINUATION OF COVERAGE FOR THE MEDICAID EXPANSION POPULATION IF THE FEDERAL MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PERCENTAGE FALLS BELOW NINETY PERCENT. | In Committee |
| H583 | Law Enforcement/Destroy Certain Firearms | AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TO DESTROY UNCLAIMED FIREARMS, FIREARMS CONFISCATED AFTER CONVICTION OF CERTAIN OFFENSES, AND FIREARMS PURCHASED BY OR VOLUNTARILY SURRENDERED TO THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY. Whereas, State law passed in 2013 prohibits law enforcement from destroying firearms when they obtain guns in the course of a criminal investigation; and Whereas, a 2023 report found that police departments have seized and store more than 74,000 firearms in warehouses; and Whereas, some individual police stations store, track, and maintain more than 10,000 firearms that were used in crimes; and Whereas, the cost to store and maintain these weapons is placed on the police departments; and Whereas, many police departments in North Carolina do not want to sell firearms back into circulation because they will see them again used in other crimes; and Whereas, stockpiling firearms and not allowing for destruction creates the risk of accidental discharge, potential injury, and gun theft from storage units; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| H571 | Funds for PTSD Treatment for Police Officers | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO ESTABLISH A GRANT PROGRAM TO TREAT POLICE OFFICERS WHO HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD). | In Committee |
| H588 | School Psychologist Omnibus | AN ACT TO ENACT PROVISIONS RELATED TO IMPROVING THE NUMBER AND QUALITY OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS IN NORTH CAROLINA. | In Committee |
| H585 | Human Trafficking Reporting/Response System | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE NORTH CAROLINA HUMAN TRAFFICKING COMMISSION TO COORDINATE AND SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OR USE OF A HUMAN TRAFFICKING REPORTING AND RESPONSE SYSTEM. | In Committee |
| H604 | Rural and Downtown Community Eco. Dev. Grants | AN ACT TO CREATE THE RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM AND THE DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION GRANT PROGRAM AND TO APPROPRIATE MONEY FOR PURPOSES CONSISTENT WITH THOSE PROGRAMS. | In Committee |
| H599 | Award NC Forest Service Pay Increase | AN ACT AWARDING A LEGISLATIVE SALARY INCREASE TO EMPLOYEES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA FOREST SERVICE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE. | In Committee |
| H589 | The Second Look Act | AN ACT TO IMPLEMENT CRIMINAL SENTENCE REDUCTION REFORM. Whereas, there are nearly two million people in American prisons and jails, a five hundred percent (500%) increase over the past fifty years; and Whereas, research has repeatedly shown that lengthy prison sentences do not significantly deter crime and instead divert resources away from essential public safety services (The Sentencing Project); and Whereas, North Carolina's correction spending—including prisons as well as probation and parole—has nearly quadrupled over the past two decades, making it the fastest-growing budget item after Medicaid; and Whereas, North Carolina's prisons are chronically understaffed, with thirty-nine percent (39%) of positions vacant as of April 2024; and Whereas, one-third of the prison population is over the age of 55, and decades of data shows a steep decline in crime at about age 35; and Whereas, incapacitation is a costly way to deter future crimes by aging individuals who already are less likely to commit those crimes by virtue of age and cost eight percent (8%) more to incarcerate than their younger counterparts; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| H580 | SBOE Legislative Changes.-AB | AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS ELECTIONS LAW CHANGES, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE NORTH CAROLINA STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS. | In Committee |
| H608 | Protect Health and Gov't Personnel Info | AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PROTECTIONS FOR PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION AND GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE PERSONNEL INFORMATION. Whereas, people throughout North Carolina provide sensitive health information to their doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers, and they often provide sensitive health information as part of key government programs like Medicare and Medicaid; and Whereas, federal, State, and local government employees are frequently required to provide sensitive personal information to the government as part of their hiring and employment, and this sensitive information is entrusted to the government to care for in accordance with strict procedures; and Whereas, unauthorized copying of these sensitive forms of data can lead to lasting injury to those affected; and Whereas, North Carolina's Computer Trespass offense criminalizes unauthorized copying of computer data but lacks an automatic minimum amount of damages for misappropriation of protected health information or government personnel files; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| H603 | Workforce Housing Loans-Preconstruction Costs | AN ACT TO CREATE A REVOLVING LOAN FUND IN THE NORTH CAROLINA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY TO PROVIDE SHORT-TERM FINANCING TO SUPPORT PRECONSTRUCTION COSTS OF WORKFORCE HOUSING PROJECTS IN THE STATE. | In Committee |
| H545 | Ban Ghost Guns & Undetectable Firearms | AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OR POSSESSION OF GHOST GUNS AND UNDETECTABLE FIREARMS. | In Committee |
| H531 | Addressing NC's Teacher Crisis/NTSP | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO INCREASE SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS PARTICIPATING IN THE NORTH CAROLINA NEW TEACHER SUPPORT PROGRAM. Whereas, teacher effectiveness is the most important factor in delivering positive student outcomes to address North Carolina's teacher crisis; and Whereas, North Carolina remains in crisis, as the 2022-2023 State of the Teaching Profession report indicated that eleven and one-half percent (11.5%) of teachers left their teaching role in the previous school year; and Whereas, the 2022-2023 State of the Teaching Profession report indicated that the attrition rate for beginning teachers was higher than the overall rate, at roughly fifteen percent (15%); and Whereas, fewer students are enrolled in the 15 educator preparation programs (EPPs) at constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina; and Whereas, nearly half of new teachers are entering the profession through alternative teacher preparation programs, such as the residency license; and Whereas, the 2022-2023 State of the Teaching Profession report showed that North Carolina teacher vacancies are in excess of 6,150 statewide instructional vacancies on the first day of school, up 610 positions from the previous year; and Whereas, certain local school administrative units are more vulnerable to teacher attrition; and Whereas, on-the-job learning and comprehensive induction into the teaching profession between the first and second years of teaching is where the most gains in teacher effectiveness are realized; and Whereas, half of North Carolina's teachers leave the profession after five years, and the personnel costs associated with teacher attrition are twelve thousand five hundred dollars ($12,500) per teacher; and Whereas, according to the 2022-2023 State of the Teaching Profession report, of the 2,547 teachers issued a permit to teach in 2018-2019, only fifty-five percent (55%) completed a residency license by 2020-2021; and Whereas, more than half of resident teachers in North Carolina are no longer teaching in the public schools, representing a loss of seventeen million five hundred thousand dollars ($17,500,000); and Whereas, the North Carolina New Teacher Support Program is a program of The University of North Carolina and administratively coordinated by East Carolina University and is a comprehensive induction program providing research-based curriculum and multiple services to increase teacher effectiveness, enhance skills, and reduce attrition among beginning teachers; and Whereas, teachers participating in the North Carolina New Teacher Support Program were significantly more likely than other beginning teachers working in similar schools to return (i) to North Carolina public schools overall, (ii) to the same local school administrative unit, and (iii) to the same school in the following year; and Whereas, for many teachers, cost is a barrier to participation in the North Carolina New Teacher Support Program; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| H522 | Crisis Pregnancy Center Fraud Prevention Act | AN ACT PROVIDING FOR GREATER ACCOUNTABILITY OF CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTERS BY DEFINING AS A DECEPTIVE OR UNFAIR PRACTICE THE ACT OF KNOWINGLY ADVERTISING THAT ABORTION OR EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTIVE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE WHEN THE PERSON OR ENTITY PUBLISHING THE ADVERTISEMENT DOES NOT PROVIDE THOSE SERVICES; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO EVALUATE AND REPORT ON CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTERS DOING BUSINESS IN THE STATE. Whereas, in North Carolina, where people have the right to continue a pregnancy or terminate a pregnancy by abortion; and Whereas, pregnant individuals need honest, timely, and accurate information from qualified medical professionals to make informed decisions about their health, well-being, and reproductive healthcare options; and Whereas, according to the American Medical Association's Journal of Ethics, anti-abortion centers, also known as "crisis pregnancy centers," aim "to prevent abortions by persuading people that adoption or parenting is a better option"; and Whereas, anti-abortion centers are the ground-level presence of a well-coordinated anti-abortion movement; and Whereas, anti-abortion centers, with taxpayer dollars diverted to them, greatly outnumber abortion clinics and comprehensive reproductive healthcare centers in our State; and Whereas, anti-abortion centers typically advertise themselves as providers of comprehensive healthcare even though most do not employ licensed medical professionals or provide referrals for emergency contraception or abortion care; and Whereas, low-income patients have been deprived of access to affordable and comprehensive healthcare, including reproductive healthcare, for the last decade while these anti-abortion centers have been receiving taxpayer dollars; and Whereas, many anti-abortion centers use deceptive advertising tactics to target and acquire clients from historically marginalized groups, including Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color; those who live in rural areas; LGBTQ+ communities; young people; students; people with lower incomes; undocumented people; and people for whom English is not their first language; and Whereas, some anti-abortion centers go so far as to advertise so-called "medication abortion reversal," a dangerous and deceptive practice that is not supported by science or clinical standards, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, or by the United States Food and Drug Administration; and the American Medical Association states, "[Physicians] do not and cannot, without misleading them, tell their patients that it may be possible to reverse a medication abortion"; and Whereas, time is a critical factor for individuals seeking abortion care; and no one should be deceived, manipulated, or face unnecessary delays when seeking support or healthcare during pregnancy, whether they plan to continue a pregnancy or terminate the pregnancy; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| H523 | School Social Workers/Master's Pay | AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE EDUCATION-BASED SALARY SUPPLEMENTS REGARDLESS OF WHETHER A MASTER'S DEGREE IS REQUIRED FOR LICENSURE. | In Committee |
| H521 | Healthy Families & Workplaces/Paid Sick Leave | AN ACT PROVIDING FOR HEALTHY FAMILIES AND HEALTHY WORKPLACES BY ENSURING THAT ALL WORKERS HAVE EARNED PAID SICK DAYS TO ADDRESS THEIR OWN HEALTH NEEDS AND THE HEALTH NEEDS OF THEIR FAMILIES. Whereas, nearly every worker in North Carolina is likely to need, during any given year, time off to attend to his or her own illness or that of an immediate family member or for routine medical care; and Whereas, paid sick days have been shown to slow the spread of COVID-19, saving lives and reducing the strain on North Carolina's medical system; and Whereas, paid sick days are a first line of defense in any contagious disease outbreak; and Whereas, many high-contact industries where contagious illnesses are most likely to spread are also those with the lowest paid sick days access rates in North Carolina, including the child care, home- and facility-based senior care, and food and drink sectors; and Whereas, North Carolinians working in low-wage industries are both least likely to have access to paid sick days and least able to afford to take time off for illness without pay; and Whereas, working North Carolinians who are Black and Latino are less likely to have access to employer-provided paid sick days; and Whereas, the lack of paid sick days contributes to workforce attrition and detachment for women; and Whereas, when parents are available to care for their children who become sick, the children's recovery is faster, more serious illnesses are prevented, and the children's overall health is improved; and Whereas, parents who cannot afford to miss work must send children with a contagious illness to child care or school, contributing to the high rate of infections in child care centers and schools; and Whereas, over 62,967 North Carolinians reported physical abuse or sexual assault between July 2017 and June 2018, and there were 1,036 domestic violence-related homicides in North Carolina between 2004 and 2018; and Whereas, victims of domestic violence and sexual assault need time off to care for their health or to seek solutions, such as a restraining order or housing, to avoid or prevent abuse, and are forced to lose days of paid employment; and Whereas, 38% or over 1.6 million private-sector workers in North Carolina are not entitled to any earned paid sick days to care for their own health needs or the health needs of members of their families; and Whereas, low-income workers are significantly less likely to have earned paid sick days, with 60% of those earning less than $20,000 per year lacking access to earned paid sick days; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| H525 | Reorganize & Fund Rare Disease Adv. Council | AN ACT REVISING THE COMPOSITION AND DUTIES OF THE ADVISORY COUNCIL ON RARE DISEASES; TRANSFERRING THE COUNCIL TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO COVER THE OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE COUNCIL. | In Committee |
| H541 | Opt. Top-2 Same-Day Primary Runoff/Elections | AN ACT TO ALLOW POLITICAL PARTIES THE OPTION OF USING A TOP-TWO, SAME-DAY RUNOFF METHOD IN SELECTED PRIMARIES THAT MAY TRIGGER A RUNOFF. | In Committee |
| H529 | Clean Repeal of HB2 | AN ACT TO MAKE A CLEAN REPEAL OF HOUSE BILL 2. | In Committee |
| H538 | Equality for All | AN ACT TO PROTECT ALL NORTH CAROLINIANS AGAINST DISCRIMINATION IN ALL WALKS OF LIFE. | In Committee |
| H275 | Failure to Yield Penalties | AN ACT TO AMEND FAILURE TO YIELD THE RIGHT-OF-WAY TO A BLIND OR PARTIALLY BLIND PEDESTRIAN AND TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR FAILURE TO YIELD CAUSING SERIOUS BODILY INJURY. | Crossed Over |
| H499 | NC Paid Family Leave Insurance Act | AN ACT TO ENACT THE NORTH CAROLINA PAID FAMILY LEAVE INSURANCE ACT. | In Committee |
| H501 | Modernize Domestic Violence Protection Order | AN ACT TO ENSURE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTECTIVE ORDERS ARE AVAILABLE FOR SAME-SEX COUPLES. | In Committee |
| H500 | NC Adopt ERA | AN ACT TO RATIFY THE EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Whereas, Article V of the Constitution of the United States of America sets forth a two-step amending process; and Whereas, the first step of the Article V amending process is proposal of an amendment by two-thirds vote of both houses of Congress or by a convention called by application of two-thirds of the States; and Whereas, the 92nd Congress of the United States of America, at its second session, in both houses, by a constitutional majority of two-thirds thereof, adopted the following proposition to amend the Constitution of the United States of America in the following words, to wit: "JOINT RESOLUTION "Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years from the date of its submission by the Congress: "ARTICLE ______ "Section 1. Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex. "Sec. 2. The Congress shall have the power to enforce, by appropriate legislation, the provisions of this article. "Sec. 3. This amendment shall take effect two years after the date of ratification."; and Whereas, next, the second and final step of the Article V amending process is ratification of an amendment by three-fourths of the States; and Whereas, some forty-eight years after the amendment was adopted by Congress, on January 27, 2020, Virginia became the 38th of the 50, or three-fourths, of the States to ratify this federal Equal Rights Amendment; and Whereas, in its distinct role as one of the original thirteen States, North Carolina participated in the 1787 federal Constitutional Convention and helped draft the precise text of the federal Constitution, including Article V which preserves States' rights to amend the document; and Whereas, a demand for amendments to the federal Constitution in order to recognize individual rights is part of the patriotic heritage of the State of North Carolina; and Whereas, James Madison and other leaders made clear to the state ratifying conventions for the federal Constitution that ratification cannot be conditioned on amendments and, once made, a ratification is final and cannot be rescinded; and Whereas, at the state ratifying convention for the federal Constitution held in Hillsborough in summer of 1788, North Carolina delegates sought a bill of individual rights to be added to the federal Constitution and voted 184 to 84 to neither ratify nor reject the document; and Whereas, as a consequence, North Carolina was one of only two original States not part of the then United States under the new federal Constitution at the end of 1788; and Whereas, the comments and concerns of North Carolina informed James Madison when he drafted amendments preserving individual and States' rights; and Whereas, those proposed twelve amendments were approved by the new Congress in September of 1789; and Whereas, after those amendments were sent to the States for ratification, North Carolina ratified the federal Constitution at its second state ratifying convention in Fayetteville in November of 1789; and Whereas, in December of 1789, North Carolina ratified all twelve of the amendments proposed by Congress; and Whereas, because of North Carolina's initial refusal to ratify a federal Constitution without a bill of rights, we have our first ten amendments protecting individual rights at the national level; and Whereas, another one of the twelve amendments ratified by North Carolina in December of 1789 was added to the federal Constitution over 200 years later, in 1992, when it became fully-ratified by 38 of the 50, or three-fourths, of the States; and Whereas, that amendment, known as the Congressional Pay Amendment, is our 27th Amendment, because Article V of the federal Constitution does not limit the time for States to ratify an amendment; and Whereas, adding a ratification time limit is itself an amendment to the Constitution and must be included within the text of an amendment in order to have effect; and Whereas, the seven-year ratification time frame included in the internal resolution Congress used to vote on the proposed Equal Rights Amendment is outside the text of the amendment and without legal effect; and Whereas, having been fully-ratified by three-fourths of the States as of January 27, 2020, and with those ratifications as final and irrevocable under law, the Equal Rights Amendment is now our 28th Amendment to the federal Constitution, despite a failure to date of the federal government to comply with 1 United States Code 106b requiring official recognition of this constitutional act of the States; and Whereas, North Carolina's own history has shown that a constitutional ratification is an important statement of States' rights at any time, as exemplified by the State's ratification of the 19th Amendment on May 6, 1971, 51 years after its ratification; and Whereas, unlike other State constitutions, the North Carolina State Constitution does not include equal protection against sex discrimination; and Whereas, in a 2020 poll by the Pew Research Center, about eight in ten Americans (78%) said they favored the federal Equal Rights Amendment, including majorities of men and women and Democrats and Republicans alike; and Whereas, bipartisan support for the Equal Rights Amendment has continued to rise in North Carolina, with a 2023 Meredith Poll showing an increase of more than four percent of voters in support (to 71.5%), and opposition falling by more than three percent (to just 13.5%) compared to a 2019 poll; and Whereas, the federal Equal Rights Amendment is a foundational constitutional guarantee in North Carolina and nationally, since it affirms that constitutional rights are held equally by all persons regardless of sex; and Whereas, a recognition of individual rights, including equality of rights under the federal Constitution, is an essential addition to North Carolina's patriotic heritage; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| H497 | Ban on Gay & Trans Panic Defense | AN ACT TO PROHIBIT A DEFENSE TO HOMICIDE OR ASSAULT BASED ON THE DISCOVERY OF, PERCEPTION OF, OR BELIEF ABOUT ANOTHER PERSON'S SEX, GENDER, GENDER IDENTITY, OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION. | In Committee |
| H503 | Don't Tread on Me Act | AN ACT TO ENACT THE DON'T TREAD ON ME: AN INDIVIDUAL FREEDOMS ACT. Whereas, the right to individual privacy is a cornerstone of a free society, and the government has no business prying into private lives without a truly compelling reason; and Whereas, medical decisions belong to individuals and families, not politicians, and no one should have to navigate government red tape to make personal health choices; and Whereas, parents - not the government - are responsible for raising their children, deciding their education, and making healthcare decisions without interference from political agendas; and Whereas, every North Carolinian has a constitutional right to a strong public education, and that means access to books, ideas, and knowledge without government censorship or political gatekeeping; and Whereas, discrimination by the government - whether based on race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or political beliefs - has no place in a free society, and equal protection under the law must apply to everyone; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| H509 | Right to Reproductive Freedom Act | AN ACT TO REMOVE BARRIERS AND GAIN ACCESS TO ABORTION AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH (RIGHT TO REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM ACT). Whereas, the ability to access safe and legal abortion is a critical component of a patient's health and dignity, as well as independence, freedom, and equality; and Whereas, throughout pregnancy, patients must be able to make their own health care decisions with the advice of health care professionals they trust and without government interference; and Whereas, North Carolina has limited access to abortion services by enacting a growing number of hurdles, restrictions, and requirements that serve no medical purpose and are intended to make it more difficult for patients to access health care; and Whereas, the impact of abortion restrictions is predominantly felt by those who already experience systemic barriers to health care, including young people, people of color, those with disabilities, individuals with low incomes, and those who live in rural areas or are undocumented; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| H507 | The Children First Act | AN ACT PRIORITZING THE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN BY EXPANDING ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, HIGH-QUALITY CHILD CARE FOR NORTH CAROLINA FAMILIES; ESTABLISHING AN EMPLOYER-PROVIDED CHILD CARE CREDIT; IMPLEMENTING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND LICENSING REFORM STRATEGIES TO ELIMINATE THE CHILD CARE WORKFORCE SHORTAGE; ENHANCING CHILD HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTECTIONS; ADDRESSING INFANT AND FETAL MORTALITY PREVENTION; ESTABLISHING A CHILD CARE INNOVATION TASK FORCE TO IMPROVE THE CHILD CARE LANDSCAPE IN NORTH CAROLINA; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THESE PURPOSES. Whereas, children in North Carolina are facing unprecedented threats to their safety, privacy, education, and overall well-being, requiring a bold policy response to protect them from economic insecurity, digital exploitation, harmful substances, and violence; and Whereas, the cost of raising children has skyrocketed, with child care, housing, healthcare, and education expenses outpacing wages, forcing many families to make impossible financial choices and pushing parents—especially mothers—out of the workforce; and Whereas, predatory social media platforms and digital corporations are deliberately targeting children with addictive algorithms, manipulative content, and intrusive data collection, exposing them to mental health crises, identity theft, and exploitation without parental consent or oversight; and Whereas, children are being tracked, monetized, and manipulated online, leading to increased rates of anxiety, depression, self-harm, and social isolation, creating the urgent need for strict digital privacy protections, algorithm regulations, and a ban on data mining of minors; and Whereas, youth vaping, cannabis exposure, and synthetic drug use have surged, with over one-third of North Carolina high school students reporting vape use, and an increasing number of elementary-aged children being introduced to nicotine, THC derivatives, and other substances especially harmful to children; and Whereas, firearm-related deaths among children have more than doubled since 2013, with over seventy-nine percent (79%) of guns found on school campuses originating from improperly stored firearms, making safe storage laws and firearm safety education a critical public health necessity; and Whereas, youth homelessness is rising at alarming rates, with more than 28,000 students statewide experiencing housing instability, making it nearly impossible for these children to focus on their education, well-being, and future career paths; and Whereas, childhood food insecurity remains a crisis, with more than twenty percent (20%) of North Carolina children living in households that cannot afford sufficient nutrition, leading to lifelong negative health outcomes and academic struggles; and Whereas, violent crime and exploitation targeting children are on the rise, with human traffickers, gangs, and online predators increasingly preying on minors, requiring stronger law enforcement collaboration and parental empowerment to protect our children; and Whereas, every dollar invested in early childhood development, education, and safety yields an estimated seven-dollar ($7.00) return in long-term economic benefits, including higher graduation rates, increased workforce productivity, and lower crime rates, proving that protecting children is not just a moral obligation but an economic necessity; and Whereas, North Carolina has an opportunity to be a national leader in child safety, privacy protections, and family empowerment, ensuring that our State prioritizes parental rights, safeguards children from corporate and government overreach, and builds a future where every child can thrive; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| H510 | Menstrual Equity for All Act | AN ACT TO ENACT THE MENSTRUAL EQUITY FOR ALL ACT. | In Committee |
| H511 | Award Magistrates Salary Increases | AN ACT AWARDING LEGISLATIVE SALARY INCREASES TO MAGISTRATES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE. | In Committee |
| H513 | Strengthen Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF AGING, TO STRENGTHEN NORTH CAROLINA'S LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM BY FUNDING ADDITIONAL OMBUDSMAN POSITIONS TO MOVE NORTH CAROLINA TOWARDS NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAMS. | In Committee |
| H486 | Funds for Blue Star Families, Inc | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO BLUE STAR FAMILIES, INC., TO SUPPORT ITS PROGRAMS. | In Committee |
| H493 | Gen. Assembly/Safe Workplace Policies | AN ACT TO CREATE A CONFIDENTIAL PROCESS FOR REPORTING AND RESOLVING INCIDENTS OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND OTHER IMPROPER WORKPLACE BEHAVIOR IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, TO REQUIRE TRAINING TO PREVENT WORKPLACE HARASSMENT AND OTHER IMPROPER WORKPLACE BEHAVIOR IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, TO ADOPT CLEAR SANCTIONS, AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS. | In Committee |
| H484 | Honoring NC's Contributions to Civil Rights | AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING MONUMENTS COMMEMORATING EVENTS AND PERSONS RELATING TO THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT IN THE STATE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION TO PLACE MARKERS AT SITES ALONG NORTH CAROLINA'S CIVIL RIGHTS TRAIL. Whereas, the civil rights movement mobilized citizens to push for equality and freedom; and Whereas, the gains won during the civil rights movement helped secure rights for all Americans; and Whereas, countless North Carolinians participated in protests, marches, rallies, and Freedom Rides across the State; and Whereas, North Carolina served as the location of significant events that helped advance the civil rights movement, including the creation of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), the launch of the sit-in movement, and the filing of desegregation lawsuits; and Whereas, despite this history, there are currently no monuments commemorating our State's contribution to the civil rights movement; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| H492 | Repeal Parents' Bill of Rights | AN ACT TO REPEAL SESSION LAW 2023-106 AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES. | In Committee |
| H490 | Propel NC Funding and Tuition Surcharge | AN ACT TO DIRECT THE STATE BOARD OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO REVISE ITS FUNDING MODEL FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO ALIGN WITH THE PROPEL NC FUNDING MODEL, TO ESTABLISH THE ENROLLMENT INCREASE RESERVE, AND TO PERMIT COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO ESTABLISH A LOCAL TUITION AND FEE SURCHARGE. | In Committee |
| H482 | Reauthorize & Revise Teacher Bonuses/Military | AN ACT TO REAUTHORIZE BONUSES FOR TEACHERS FOR THE 2025-2027 FISCAL BIENNIUM AND TO REVISE THE PROGRAM TO PERMIT TEACHERS TO RECEIVE THE BONUSES WHO ARE UNABLE TO CONTINUE TEACHING IN THE SAME PUBLIC SCHOOL UNIT BECAUSE OF MILITARY ORDERS. | In Committee |
| H495 | Accessing Midwives Act | AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL MIDWIVES LICENSING ACT. | In Committee |
| H494 | Mental Health Protection Act | AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROTECTION OF MINORS AND ADULTS WHO HAVE DISABILITIES FROM ATTEMPTS TO CHANGE SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, AND GENDER EXPRESSION. Whereas, contemporary science recognizes that being lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender is part of the natural spectrum of human identity and is not a disease, disorder, or illness; and Whereas, the American Psychological Association convened a Task Force on Appropriate Therapeutic Responses to Sexual Orientation (Task Force). The Task Force conducted a systemic review of peer-reviewed journal literature on sexual orientation change efforts and issued a report on those efforts in 2009. The Task Force concluded that sexual orientation change efforts can pose critical health risks to lesbian, gay, and bisexual people, including confusion, depression, guilt, helplessness, hopelessness, shame, social withdrawal, suicidality, substance abuse, stress, disappointment, self-blame, decreased self-esteem and authenticity to others, increased self-hatred, hostility and blame towards parents, feelings of anger and betrayal, loss of friends and potential romantic partners, problems in sexual and emotional intimacy, sexual dysfunction, high-risk sexual behaviors, a feeling of being dehumanized and untrue to self, a loss of faith, and a sense of having wasted time and resources; and Whereas, in 2009, the American Psychological Association issued a resolution on Appropriate Affirmative Responses to Sexual Orientation Distress and Change Efforts, stating: "[T]he [American Psychological Association] advises parents, guardians, young people, and their families to avoid sexual orientation change efforts that portray homosexuality as a mental illness or developmental disorder and to seek psychotherapy, social support, and educational services that provide accurate information on sexual orientation and sexuality, increase family and school support, and reduce rejection of sexual minority youth."; and Whereas, the American Psychiatric Association published a position statement in March of 2000 in which it stated the following: "Psychotherapeutic modalities to convert or 'repair' homosexuality are based on developmental theories whose scientific validity is questionable. Furthermore, anecdotal reports of 'cures' are counterbalanced by anecdotal claims of psychological harm. In the last four decades, 'reparative' therapists have not produced any rigorous scientific research to substantiate their claims of cure. Until there is such research available, [the American Psychiatric Association] recommends that ethical practitioners refrain from attempts to change individuals' sexual orientation, keeping in mind the medical dictum to first, do no harm." "The potential risks of reparative therapy are great, including depression, anxiety and self-destructive behavior, since therapist alignment with societal prejudices against homosexuality may reinforce self-hatred already experienced by the patient. Many patients who have undergone reparative therapy relate that they were inaccurately told that homosexuals are lonely, unhappy individuals who never achieve acceptance or satisfaction. The possibility that the person might achieve happiness and satisfying interpersonal relationships as a gay man or lesbian is not presented, nor are alternative approaches to dealing with the effects of societal stigmatization discussed." "Therefore, the American Psychiatric Association opposes any psychiatric treatment such as reparative or conversion therapy which is based upon the assumption that homosexuality per se is a mental disorder or based upon the a priori assumption that a patient should change his or her sexual homosexual orientation."; and Whereas, in 2013, the American Psychiatric Association expanded on that position, stating: "The American Psychiatric Association does not believe that same-sex orientation should or needs to be changed, and efforts to do so represent a significant risk of harm by subjecting individuals to forms of treatment which have not been scientifically validated and by undermining self-esteem when sexual orientation fails to change. No credible evidence exists that any mental health intervention can reliably and safely change sexual orientation; nor, from a mental health perspective does sexual orientation need to be changed."; and Whereas, in 1993, the American Academy of Pediatrics published an article in its journal, Pediatrics, stating: "Therapy directed at specifically changing sexual orientation is contraindicated, since it can provoke guilt and anxiety while having little or no potential for achieving changes in orientation."; and Whereas, in 1994, the American Medical Association Council on Scientific Affairs prepared a report, stating: "Aversion therapy (a behavioral or medical intervention which pairs unwanted behavior, in this case, homosexual behavior, with unpleasant sensations or aversive consequences) is no longer recommended for gay men and lesbians. Through psychotherapy, gay men and lesbians can become comfortable with their sexual orientation and understand the societal response to it."; and Whereas, the National Association of Social Workers prepared a 1997 policy statement, stating: "Social stigmatization of lesbian, gay, and bisexual people is widespread and is a primary motivating factor in leading some people to seek sexual orientation changes. Sexual orientation conversion therapies assume that homosexual orientation is both pathological and freely chosen. No data demonstrates that reparative or conversion therapies are effective, and, in fact, they may be harmful."; and Whereas, the American Counseling Association Governing Council issued a position statement in April of 1999, stating: "We oppose 'the promotion of "reparative therapy" as a "cure" for individuals who are homosexual.'"; and Whereas, in 2014, the American School Counselor Association issued a position statement, stating: "It is not the role of the professional school counselor to attempt to change a student's sexual orientation or gender identity. Professional school counselors do not support efforts by licensed mental health professionals to change a student's sexual orientation or gender as these practices have been proven ineffective and harmful."; and Whereas, the American Psychoanalytic Association issued a position statement in June 2012 on attempts to change sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression, stating: "As with any societal prejudice, bias against individuals based on actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression negatively affect mental health, contributing to an enduring sense of stigma and pervasive self-criticism through the internalization of such prejudice." The American Psychoanalytic Association further stated: "Psychoanalytic technique does not encompass purposeful attempts to 'convert,' 'repair,' change or shift an individual's sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Such directed efforts are against fundamental principles of psychoanalytic treatment and often result in substantial psychological pain by reinforcing damaging internalized attitudes."; and Whereas, in 2012, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry published an article in its journal, Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, stating: "Clinicians should be aware that there is no evidence that sexual orientation can be altered through therapy, and that attempts to do so may be harmful. There is no empirical evidence adult homosexuality can be prevented if gender nonconforming children are influenced to be more gender conforming. Indeed, there is no medically valid basis for attempting to prevent homosexuality, which is not an illness. On the contrary, such efforts may encourage family rejection and undermine self-esteem, connectedness and caring, important protective factors against suicidal ideation and attempts. Given that there is no evidence that efforts to alter sexual orientation are effective, beneficial or necessary, and the possibility that they carry the risk of significant harm, such interventions are contraindicated."; and Whereas, in 2012, the Pan American Health Organization, a regional office of the World Health Organization, issued a statement, stating: "These supposed conversion therapies constitute a violation of the ethical principles of health care and violate human rights that are protected by international and regional agreements." The organization also noted that reparative therapies "lack medical justification and represent a serious threat to the health and well-being of affected people."; and Whereas, in 2014, the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) issued a statement, stating: "[S]ame sex orientation is not a mental disorder and we oppose any 'reparative' or conversion therapy that seeks to 'change' or 'fix' a person's sexual orientation. AASECT does not believe that sexual orientation is something that needs to be 'fixed' or 'changed.' The rationale behind this position is the following: Reparative therapy (for minors, in particular) is often forced or nonconsensual. Reparative therapy has been proven harmful to minors. There is no scientific evidence supporting the success of these interventions. Reparative therapy is grounded in the idea that non-heterosexual orientation is 'disordered.' Reparative therapy has been shown to be a negative predictor of psychotherapeutic benefit."; and Whereas, in 2015, the American College of Physicians issued a position paper, stating: "The College opposes the use of 'conversion,' 'reorientation,' or 'reparative' therapy for the treatment of LGBT persons… Available research does not support the use of reparative therapy as an effective method in the treatment of LGBT persons. Evidence shows that the practice may actually cause emotional or physical harm to LGBT individuals, particularly adolescents or young persons."; and Whereas, minors who experience family rejection based on their sexual orientation face especially serious health risks. In one study, lesbian, gay, and bisexual young adults who reported higher levels of family rejection during adolescence were 8.4 times more likely to report having attempted suicide, 5.9 times more likely to report high levels of depression, 3.4 times more likely to use illegal drugs, and 3.4 times more likely to report having engaged in unprotected sexual intercourse compared with peers from families that reported no or low levels of family rejection. This is documented by Caitlin Ryan, et al., in their article entitled "Family Rejection as a Predictor of Negative Health Outcomes in White and Latino Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Young Adults" (2009) 123 Pediatrics 346; and Whereas, a 2018 study by the Family Acceptance Project found the following: "Rates of attempted suicide by LGBT young people whose parents tried to change their sexual orientation were more than double (48%) the rate of LGBT young adults who reported no conversion experiences (22%). Suicide attempts nearly tripled for LGBT young people who reported both home-based efforts to change their sexual orientation by parents and intervention efforts by therapists and religious leaders (63%)." "High levels of depression more than doubled (33%) for young people whose parents tried to change their sexual orientation compared with those who reported no conversion experiences (16%), and more than tripled (52%) for LGBT young people who reported both home-based efforts to change their sexual orientation by parents and external sexual orientation change efforts by therapists and religious leaders." "Sexual orientation change experiences during adolescence by both parents and caregivers and externally by therapists and religious leaders were associated with lower young adult socioeconomic status, less educational attainment, and lower weekly income."; and Whereas, North Carolina has a compelling interest in protecting the physical and psychological well-being of minors, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth, and in protecting its minors against exposure to serious harms caused by conversion therapy; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| H473 | Right to IVF | AN ACT PROTECTING THE RIGHT TO ACCESS ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF HEALTH BENEFITS, TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR MEDICAID MATERNAL SUPPORT SERVICES. | In Committee |
| H474 | Right to Use Contraception | AN ACT DECLARING THE RIGHT TO USE CONTRACEPTION TO PREVENT PREGNANCY SHALL NOT BE LIMITED. | In Committee |
| H467 | Reenact Low-Income Housing Tax Credits | AN ACT TO REENACT THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDITS. | In Committee |
| H458 | Improve Enforcement/Migrant Housing | AN ACT TO BETTER ENSURE THE CORRECTION OF MIGRANT HOUSING VIOLATIONS. | In Committee |
| H47 | Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 - Part I | AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS AND EXTEND REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY FOR COMMUNITIES AND CITIZENS IMPACTED BY HURRICANE HELENE. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| H35 | Establish Military Appreciation Month | AN ACT TO DESIGNATE THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER OF EACH YEAR AS MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH. | Crossed Over |
| H37 | Enhance Firefighter Benefits & Representation | AN ACT TO ENHANCE BENEFITS AND REPRESENTATION FOR NORTH CAROLINA FIREFIGHTERS AND RESCUE SQUAD WORKERS. | Crossed Over |
| H418 | K-5 Performing and Visual Arts Requirement | AN ACT TO SPECIFY INSTRUCTION ON MUSIC AND VISUAL ARTS IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. | In Committee |
| H420 | Sound Basic Education for Every Child | AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR A SOUND BASIC EDUCATION FOR EVERY CHILD IN NORTH CAROLINA. | In Committee |
| H410 | NCIOM Study/Medical Aid in Dying | AN ACT DIRECTING THE NORTH CAROLINA INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE TO STUDY THE LEGALIZATION OF MEDICAL AID IN DYING IN NORTH CAROLINA; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THIS PURPOSE. Whereas, medical aid in dying (MAID) is a recognized end-of-life (EOL) option for terminally ill, mentally competent adults who have been diagnosed with a life expectancy of less than 6 months to hasten the dying process; and Whereas, since 1997, 10 states and the District of Columbia have legalized MAID to enable eligible adults who have been examined by at least two physicians to receive an aid in dying medication that these adults may choose to self-administer in the comfort of their own homes among family members and friends; and Whereas, many adults choose not to take the aid in dying medication even after completing the rigorous application process, but are nevertheless comforted by a renewed sense of autonomy and control in having the aid in dying medication on hand; and Whereas, data from the 11 United States jurisdictions that have legalized MAID indicates that over 90% of MAID applicants have medical insurance and are enrolled in hospice but nevertheless prefer to abbreviate the dying process through MAID; and Whereas, in the collective 50 years of data available from the 11 United States juridictions that have legalized MAID, there have been no recorded instances of misuse, abuse, or coercion and the MAID laws have been operating as envisioned since the time of enactment; and Whereas, the percentage of eligible adults who have availed themselves of this end-of-life option in each United States jurisdiction where MAID has been legalized has not exceeded 0.75%; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| H391 | More APS Staff to Address Elder Abuse | AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF SOCIAL SERVICES, TO FUND ADDITIONAL ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES WORKERS AT COUNTY DEPARTMENTS OF SOCIAL SERVICES TO INVESTIGATE AN INCREASING VOLUME OF ELDER ABUSE REPORTS. Whereas, Article 6 of Chapter 108A of the General Statutes mandates county departments of social services to evaluate reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults through a system of protective services known as Adult Protection Services (APS); and Whereas, reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults may include all forms of abuse such as physical, sexual, emotional, mental, passive neglect, and financial exploitation, and may include acts of confinement and willful deprivation; and Whereas, the federal Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) provides 21% of the funding for APS staff at county departments of social services, and the counties provide the remaining 79%; and Whereas, in North Carolina, the State does not allocate State funds for Adult Protective Services; and Whereas, according to the National Council on Aging, pre-pandemic sources estimated approximately one in 10 Americans 60 years of age or older have experienced some form of elder abuse, a more recent study found that one in five older adults reported elder abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic; and Whereas, in county departments of social services with APS units, SSBG funds earmarked for APS are often depleted by mid-year, if not earlier; and Whereas, with the growth in the older adult population, county departments of social services APS staff are overwhelmed by the increased demand in elder abuse cases; and Whereas, while the population increase of those 60 years of age or older contributes to the increased number of APS reports, analysis shows that the number of abuse reports per capita has increased as well; and Whereas, North Carolina counties report the need for additional APS staff; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| H403 | Workers' Rights Act | AN ACT PROTECTING WORKERS' RIGHTS IN NORTH CAROLINA AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE. | In Committee |
| H404 | Fair & Affordable Housing Act | AN ACT TO DIRECT THE LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION TO STUDY AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE STATE, TO MAKE HOUSING DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF "SOURCE OF INCOME" A VIOLATION OF THE STATE FAIR HOUSING ACT, TO EXPAND WORKFORCE HOUSING BY PROVIDING CURRENT AND ONGOING FUNDING FOR THE HOUSING TRUST FUND, TO PROHIBIT CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES FROM REPORTING LAWSUITS FOR EJECTMENT THAT DO NOT RESULT IN A JUDGMENT FOR THE LANDLORD, AND TO ESTABLISH THE OPTIONAL CREDIT REPORTING FOR TENANTS OF SUBSIDIZED HOUSING PROGRAM. | In Committee |
| H137 | Gabe Torres Act | AN ACT TO HONOR THE LIFE OF GABE TORRES, A RALEIGH POLICE OFFICER WHOSE LIFE CAME TO AN END WHILE HE WAS ON HIS WAY TO WORK AFTER A TRAGIC ACT OF VIOLENCE ON OCTOBER 13, 2022, BY EXPANDING ELIGIBILITY UNDER THE PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES' DEATH BENEFITS ACT TO INCLUDE INDIVIDUALS KILLED ON THE WAY TO OR FROM WORK. | In Committee |
| H366 | Reenact & Expand Pistol Purchase Permit | AN ACT TO REENACT THE PISTOL PURCHASE PERMIT LAW AND ALSO REQUIRE A PERMIT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A LONG GUN. | In Committee |
| H367 | Provide Rape Kit Status Updates to Victims | AN ACT TO GIVE RIGHTS OF INFORMATION AND NOTIFICATION TO VICTIMS REGARDING SEXUAL ASSAULT EXAMINATION KITS. | In Committee |
| H339 | Economic Security Act | AN ACT ADVANCING ECONOMIC SECURITY FOR ALL IN NORTH CAROLINA BY INCREASING THE STATE MINIMUM WAGE TO TWENTY-TWO DOLLARS PER HOUR, ADJUSTED FOR INFLATION ANNUALLY; MANDATING EQUAL PAY FOR EQUAL WORK; REQUIRING PAID SICK LEAVE, PAID FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE, AND WORKPLACE SAFETY, EMERGENCY, AND EVACUATION PROTECTIONS; RESTORING UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS ADJUSTED FOR INFLATION AND STUDYING UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR APP-BASED "GIG ECONOMY" WORKERS; INCREASING THE TIPPED MINIMUM WAGE; ENDING WAGE THEFT; REQUIRING THE FAIR ASSESSMENT OF PERSONS WITH CRIMINAL HISTORIES BY "BANNING THE BOX"; REPEALING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING RESTRICTIONS; REENACTING THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT AND TAX CREDITS FOR CHILD AND DEPENDENT CARE EXPENSES; CREATING A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION THAT FIRST RESPONDERS, HEALTH CARE WORKERS, AND ESSENTIAL SERVICE WORKERS INFECTED BY THE CORONAVIRUS CONTRACTED THE DISEASE IN THE COURSE OF EMPLOYMENT; AND PROVIDING AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR A COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR RETIREES OF THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, THE CONSOLIDATED JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM, THE LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT SYSTEM, AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. | In Committee |
| H345 | Rights of Nature/Certain River Basins | AN ACT TO RECOGNIZE AND PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF THE DAN AND HAW RIVER ECOSYSTEMS AND TO RECOGNIZE AND PROTECT THE RIGHT OF THE PEOPLE OF NORTH CAROLINA TO A HEALTHY ECOSYSTEM FOR THOSE RIVERS. Whereas, from time immemorial, rivers and streams of North Carolina, including the Haw and Dan Rivers, have supported abundant life. American Indians have inhabited these lands, living in harmony with Nature, for over a thousand years; and Whereas, by 1710, the impacts of colonization forced the Saura tribe to abandon its last known settlement along the Dan River, but other tribes along the Haw and Dan Rivers, such as the Saponi, remained and continue to live in the region; and Whereas, today, American Indians of the Piedmont region are reconnecting with their ancestral homeland and culture; and guiding growing efforts to better conserve and protect the rivers and river lands and the life they support; and Whereas, such efforts must be intensified, because the health, safety, and welfare of North Carolinians is, and always has been, inseparable from the health of the rivers and river lands, because many of the State's cities, towns, and industries owe their very existence to the rivers, which served as the historic providers of the power to run mills and the blue highways for transporting people and goods. In modern times, the rivers and the nature around them continue to serve as support systems for human endeavors by supplying drinking water, enabling the region's farmers to grow food, providing opportunities for recreation and rejuvenation to residents and visitors alike, and continuing to play their vital role in supporting commerce and the State's economy; and Whereas, today, the rivers, the river lands, and the plant and animal life they support are in peril, with declining populations of wildlife and native plants as well as the threat of extinction for some species. The Haw River has been identified as one of America's most endangered rivers because of unsafe pollution levels, including sewage leaking from aging pipes and toxic runoff from roadways and parking lots. The State has issued warnings and severe restrictions on eating fish from the Haw and the Dan Rivers. Both have been determined to contain toxic chemicals dangerous to humans, including the "forever chemicals," such as PFAS, which never decompose, increase cancer and other health risks to humans, and are widely used in household goods; and Whereas, these problems are not unique to our State. They exist across the United States and around the world and have been described as a period of global environmental collapse and the sixth major extinction of life forms in the 3.8-billion-year-long history of life on Earth; and Whereas, in response, governments have responded with significant efforts to protect the environment over the last 60 years. Environmental protection laws have helped protect the natural environment we depend on; however, they have proven to be insufficient. Earth's climate is heating; droughts, wildfires and floods are increasing in intensity and frequency; and sea level is rising as population growth, land development, and economic expansion continuously increase demands that humans make upon the environment; and Whereas, as the environmental crisis has mounted, communities, states, and nations around the globe have begun realigning laws and policies with the growing understandings, long held by Indigenous societies, that we are part of the natural world and we must respect and care for Nature to care for ourselves and protect our future through an understanding that nature - the community of life on Earth - has rights, including the right to exist; and Whereas, the Rights of Nature movement began in the United States in 2003, when the Navajo Tribal Council amended its nation's written code to incorporate its indigenous understanding that all life has the right to exist with these words: "all creation, from Mother Earth and Father Sky to the animal … and plant life have their own laws, and rights and freedom to exist." Three years later, small towns in Pennsylvania began adopting local rights of Nature laws to protect their water supplies from the ill effects of fracking and, in 2008, Ecuador became the first country in the world to recognize the rights of Nature in its constitution. Since then, more than 100 legal enactments and court decisions have been adopted by legislative bodies, tribal governments, and voters in the United States and, by 2024, a total of 500 rights of Nature laws had been adopted in 40 countries around the world, with a high percentage of these laws specifically protecting rivers and other waters; and Whereas, many citizens of North Carolina love and wish to protect the State's waterways, river lands, and all of North Carolina's natural environment, but motivations vary. Many understand all life to be a Divine creation, which must be protected as sacred. Based on scientific evidence, others believe the current environmental crisis necessitates stronger ecological protection laws. Others want to preserve our wildlands and wildlife to maintain outdoor recreational opportunities, including hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, paddling, and camping. As environmental disasters worsen, many want to protect their children's and grandchildren's health and future welfare; and Whereas, the people of the State are best served by recognizing their right to a clean and healthy environment and also recognizing the rights of the pollution-burdened Haw and Dan Rivers and river land communities to enhanced protection against future contamination and restoration to protect the health of the rivers and the health, safety, and welfare of our people as well as the entire community of life in our State; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| H350 | Report Lost/Stolen Firearm Within 24 Hours | AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE REPORTING OF A LOST OR STOLEN FIREARM. | In Committee |
| H353 | Fair Minimum Wage Act | AN ACT RAISING THE STATE MINIMUM WAGE AND INDEXING FOR AUTOMATIC INCREASES AND REQUIRING PAYMENT OF ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS IN ACTIONS FOR UNPAID WAGES. | In Committee |
| H344 | Litter Reduction Act of 2025 | AN ACT TO REDUCE ROADSIDE AND OTHER LITTERING AND TO ENCOURAGE RECYCLING BY REQUIRING A DEPOSIT ON BEVERAGE CONTAINERS AND REQUIRING REDEMPTION CENTERS TO ACCEPT RETURNED BEVERAGE CONTAINERS AND REFUND THE DEPOSITS. | In Committee |
| H242 | Add Psychiatric Hospitals to Medicaid HASP | 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. | In Committee |
| H316 | Child Care Act | AN ACT TO REENACT THE NORTH CAROLINA CHILD TAX CREDIT, TO EXPAND THE NORTH CAROLINA PREKINDERGARTEN (NC PRE-K) PROGRAM AND INCREASE CARE SUBSIDY BY APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THOSE PURPOSES, TO PROVIDE LUNCH IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS AT NO COST TO STUDENTS THROUGH AN ALLOCATION BASED ON SCHOOL FOOD AUTHORITY EVALUATIONS, TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR PUBLIC CHILD CARE PROVIDED BY COMMUNITY COLLEGES, AND TO REQUIRE A REPORT ON THE FEASIBILITY AND ADVISABILITY OF A HIGH SCHOOL CHILD CARE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM. | In Committee |
| H325 | Legislative Building Field Trip Pilot Program | AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A PILOT PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS TO ATTEND A FIELD TRIP TO THE LEGISLATIVE BUILDING. | In Committee |
| H322 | Make General Assembly Records Public | AN ACT TO INCREASE ACCESS TO LEGISLATIVE RECORDS, TO REPEAL CHANGES REGARDING THE ARCHIVING OF RECORDS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AND TO AMEND CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS REGARDING FEDERAL POLITICAL COMMITTEES AND POLITICAL ORGANIZATIONS. | In Committee |
| H326 | DPI to Study Increased Teacher Planning | AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION TO STUDY METHODS OF INCREASING TEACHER PLANNING TIME. | In Committee |
| H293 | Marine Life Stewardship Act | AN ACT TO PROHIBIT AQUACULTURE OF ANY SPECIES OF OCTOPUS FOR PURPOSES OF HUMAN CONSUMPTION. | In Committee |
| H303 | Make Corporations Pay What They Owe | AN ACT TO REPEAL THE CORPORATE INCOME TAX PHASEOUT. | In Committee |
| H278 | Protect Military Votes | AN ACT TO CODIFY THE RULE OF THE STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS STATING COVERED VOTERS VOTING A NORTH CAROLINA MILITARY-OVERSEAS BALLOT ARE NOT REQUIRED TO INCLUDE PHOTO IDENTIFICATION WHEN CASTING A BALLOT. | In Committee |
| H267 | Expunging Certain Eviction Records | AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE AUTOMATIC EXPUNGEMENT OF CERTAIN EVICTION RECORDS. | In Committee |
| H269 | Workforce Freedom and Protection Act | AN ACT REMOVING BARRIERS TO JOB MOBILITY, EMPOWERING WORKERS TO NEGOTIATE BETTER WAGES, AND FOSTERING A FAIRER LABOR MARKET BY BANNING EXPLOITATIVE EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES AND AUTHORIZING THE LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION TO STUDY STREAMLINING OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING IN NORTH CAROLINA. | In Committee |
| H263 | Down-Zoning/Person & Durham Cos | AN ACT TO RESTORE THE AUTHORITY TO INITIATE DOWN-ZONING IN THE COUNTIES OF DURHAM AND PERSON AND THE CITIES OF DURHAM AND ROXBORO. | In Committee |
| H249 | Diversity in Pickleball Pilot Program | AN ACT TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY FOR A PILOT PROGRAM IN WAKE COUNTY TO INCREASE DIVERSITY IN THE GAME OF PICKLEBALL. | In Committee |
| H256 | Allow Public Employee Collective Bargaining | AN ACT REPEALING THE PROHIBITION ON PUBLIC EMPLOYEE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING TO AFFORD PUBLIC EMPLOYEES THE SAME RIGHTS AS PRIVATE SECTOR EMPLOYEES. | In Committee |
| H243 | Durham/Electronic Notices for Public Hearings | AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF DURHAM AND DURHAM COUNTY TO USE ELECTRONIC MEANS TO PROVIDE PUBLIC NOTICE FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC HEARINGS. | In Committee |
| H208 | Partnership for Children Information Access | AN ACT TO EXPAND THE LOCALITIES TO WHICH THE PROVISIONS GOVERNING LIMITED ACCESS TO IDENTIFYING INFORMATION OF MINORS PARTICIPATING IN CERTAIN PROGRAMS APPLY. | In Committee |
| H209 | Employee Housing/Durham County | AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOARD OF EDUCATION AND THE COUNTY OF DURHAM TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING FOR TEACHERS, POLICE OFFICERS, FIRST RESPONDERS, AND OTHER EMPLOYEES OF DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND DURHAM COUNTY. | In Committee |
| H48 | Increase UI Max Benefit/2025 UI Tax Credit | AN ACT TO RATIFY THE GOVERNOR'S ACTION TO EXPAND UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS DURING THE HELENE DISASTER, TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM BENEFIT UNDER THE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE LAWS, AND TO PROVIDE EMPLOYERS A TAX CREDIT FOR UNEMPLOYMENT TAX ON WAGES PAID IN 2025. | Crossed Over |
| H207 | Remove Barriers to Labor Organizing | AN ACT PROVIDING LABOR ORGANIZATIONS WITH THE UNABRIDGED RIGHT TO ENTER INTO LABOR AGREEMENTS AND REPEALING RESTRICTIONS ON LABOR ORGANIZING BY PUBLIC EMPLOYEES. | In Committee |
| H175 | Const. Amend./Marriage Equality | AN ACT TO AMEND THE NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION AND REPEAL A CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISION THAT RECOGNIZES MARRIAGE BETWEEN ONE MAN AND ONE WOMAN AS THE ONLY DOMESTIC LEGAL UNION THAT IS VALID OR RECOGNIZED BY THE STATE. | In Committee |
| H174 | Marriage Equality Act | AN ACT TO AFFIRM AND PROTECT MARRIAGE EQUALITY IN NORTH CAROLINA. | In Committee |
| H178 | Budgeting Accountability and Transparency | AN ACT TO INTRODUCE GREATER ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY INTO THE BUDGET PROCESS BY AMENDING THE STATE BUDGET ACT TO INCREASE PUBLIC NOTICE AND PARTICIPATION AND BY REMOVING LEGISLATIVE CONFIDENTIALITY FOR CERTAIN COMMUNICATIONS TO OR FROM LEGISLATORS REQUESTING BUDGET PROVISIONS OR FUNDS MADE. | In Committee |
| H179 | Labor Org. Membership Dues Tax Deductible | AN ACT TO CREATE A TAX DEDUCTION FOR LABOR ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP DUES. | In Committee |
| H181 | Tax Relief for Working Families Act | AN ACT TO PROVIDE TAX RELIEF FOR WORKING FAMILIES BY REENACTING THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT. Whereas, North Carolina families face unprecedented challenges resulting from rising costs; and Whereas, studies have shown that the earned income tax credit results in working families having additional funds for health and educational expenses; and Whereas, the earned income tax credit can help provide greater financial security and self-sufficiency to working families with children; and Whereas, the earned income tax credit would help working families across the State during a time of rising costs for housing, child care, and basic essentials of life, including putting food on the table; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| H180 | Fiscally Responsible & Sustainable Budgeting | AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE BRANCHES TO COLLABORATE ON LONG-TERM BUDGET ASSESSMENTS THAT MEASURE ONGOING BUDGET SUSTAINABILITY UTILIZING A CURRENT SERVICES BASELINE TO ENSURE FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY. | In Committee |
| H31 | Make Election Day A State Holiday | AN ACT TO AMEND THE STATE HUMAN RESOURCES ACT TO MAKE THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION DAY A PAID HOLIDAY FOR STATE EMPLOYEES. | In Committee |
| H167 | Firearm in Unattended Vehicle/Safely Store | AN ACT TO PROHIBIT LEAVING A FIREARM IN AN UNATTENDED MOTOR VEHICLE UNLESS THE VEHICLE IS LOCKED AND THE FIREARM IS SECURED OR OTHERWISE SAFELY STORED. | In Committee |
| H166 | Allow ERPOs to Prevent Suicides & Save Lives | AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF AN EXTREME RISK PROTECTION ORDER TO RESTRICT TEMPORARILY A PERSON'S ACCESS TO FIREARMS IF THERE IS EVIDENCE THAT THE PERSON POSES A DANGER OF PHYSICAL HARM TO SELF OR OTHERS AND TO REQUIRE A COURT TO ORDER THE SEIZURE OF ANY FIREARM, AMMUNITION, OR PERMITS THAT A DEFENDANT FAILS TO SURRENDER AFTER THE ISSUANCE OF AN EMERGENCY OR EX PARTE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTECTIVE ORDER. | In Committee |
| H129 | Judge Joe John Nonpartisan Jud. Elections Act | AN ACT TO REENACT NONPARTISAN JUDICIAL ELECTIONS, TO MAKE CONFORMING STATUTORY CHANGES RELATING TO REENACTMENT OF NONPARTISAN JUDICIAL ELECTIONS, AND TO REESTABLISH PUBLIC FINANCING FOR JUDICIAL CAMPAIGNS. Whereas, Representative and former Court of Appeals Judge Joseph Robert (Joe) John was a lifelong public servant and champion of an independent judiciary; and Whereas, Judge John served the people of North Carolina at the highest levels in all three branches of State government; and Whereas, Judge John's broad experience informed his deep understanding of the genius of the separation of powers; and Whereas, Judge John was a man of integrity who understood the importance of a judiciary free from fear or favor; and Whereas, Judge John never wavered in his belief in the central role of a nonpartisan judiciary in upholding our democracy; and Whereas, his experience and values compelled Judge John to introduce a bill each legislative session of his four terms to return North Carolina to the nonpartisan election of judges; and Whereas, the need to restore public confidence in an independent judiciary has never been more urgent; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| H131 | Reenact Solar Energy Tax Credit | AN ACT TO REENACT A SOLAR ENERGY TAX CREDIT. | In Committee |
| H128 | Establish Prostate Cancer Control Program | AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH, TO ESTABLISH AND ADMINISTER A PROSTATE CANCER CONTROL PROGRAM. | In Committee |
| H109 | Strangulation/Increase Punishment | AN ACT TO INCREASE THE PUNISHMENT FOR COMMITTING ASSAULT BY STRANGULATION. | In Committee |
| H93 | Constitutional Amendment/Repeal Literacy Test | AN ACT TO AMEND THE NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION TO REPEAL THE LITERACY TEST REQUIREMENT. | In Committee |
| H102 | Real Property Appraisal - Owner Notification | AN ACT TO REQUIRE ASSESSORS TO INTELLIGIBLY NOTIFY PROPERTY OWNERS OF PERTINENT APPRAISAL AND TAX INFORMATION DURING A REVALUATION. | In Committee |
| H101 | Prop. Tax Appeal Process Transparency | AN ACT TO REQUIRE A NOTIFICATION PROCESS REGARDING PROPERTY OWNERS' RIGHT TO APPEAL PROPERTY APPRAISALS AND TO REQUIRE AUTOMATIC REVIEW BY BOARDS OF EQUALIZATION AND REVIEW IN CERTAIN INSTANCES. | In Committee |
| H78 | Prohibit LEO w/ICE Churches/Schools/Hospitals | AN ACT TO PROHIBIT LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND OFFICERS FROM PARTICIPATING IN IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT IN NORTH CAROLINA PLACES OF RELIGIOUS WORSHIP, ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS, AND HOSPITALS. | In Committee |
| H80 | Prohibit LEO w/ICE at Farm/Construct. Sites | AN ACT TO PROHIBIT LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND OFFICERS FROM PARTICIPATING IN IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT ON NORTH CAROLINA FARMLAND AND CONSTRUCTION SITES. | In Committee |
| H84 | The Pollinator Protection Act | AN ACT TO ENACT THE POLLINATOR PROTECTION ACT OF 2025. Whereas, pollination services, including by honeybees and numerous other pollinators, are a vital part of agricultural production in North Carolina; and Whereas, one-third of food produced in North America depends on pollination by honeybees, including nearly 95 varieties of fruits and other foods of high nutritional value to all of North Carolina's citizens; and Whereas, over the past several years, documented incidents of colony collapse disorder and excessive honeybee mortality have been at a record high, with some beekeepers losing large portions of their operations and suffering reduced production of their valuable honey; and Whereas, the State has undertaken numerous projects to improve pollinator health, including the North Carolina Department of Transportation Wildflower Program to increase pollinator habitats, establish pollinator habitats on Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services research stations, and support bees through the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Apiary Program; and Whereas, scientists have linked the use of systemic neonicotinoid insecticides to the rapid decline of honeybees and other pollinators and to the deterioration of pollinator health; and Whereas, neonicotinoid insecticides are systemic insecticides that are absorbed into treated plants and distributed throughout their vascular systems, which can render a plant, including the roots, leaves, stems, flowers, nectar, pollen, and guttation fluid, toxic to insects; and Whereas, neonicotinoid insecticides cause sublethal effects, including impaired foraging and feeding behavior, disorientation, weakened immunity, delayed larval development, and increased susceptibility to viruses, diseases, and parasites; and numerous studies have also demonstrated acute, lethal effects from the application of these toxins; and Whereas, bumblebees, beneficial insects of all kinds, and whole food chains of aquatic invertebrates, insects, birds, bats, and other pollinators in North Carolina are at risk from environmental contamination by highly persistent neonicotinoids; and Whereas, scientists have also found that the use of neonicotinoids in seed treatment is harmful to birds; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| H77 | Environmental Justice | AN ACT TO REQUIRE CONSIDERATION OF THE CUMULATIVE IMPACT OF A PROPOSED ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING DECISION ON MINORITY OR LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES AND TO PROVIDE ENHANCED PUBLIC PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERMITTING DECISIONS IMPACTING OVERBURDENED COMMUNITIES. | In Committee |
| H90 | State & Local Gov't Retirees COLA | AN ACT TO PROVIDE AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR A COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT FOR RETIREES OF THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, THE CONSOLIDATED JUDICIAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM, THE LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT SYSTEM, AND THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. | In Committee |
| H88 | SchCalFlex/Wilson/Open Cal | AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FLEXIBILITY TO WILSON COUNTY SCHOOLS IN ADOPTING THE SCHOOL CALENDAR. | In Committee |
| H60 | Modernize Medicaid Dental Rates | AN ACT TO MODERNIZE MEDICAID DENTAL RATES. Whereas, good oral health is vital to good overall health, and untreated oral health conditions negatively affect overall health and have associations with chronic disease, including diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease, Alzheimer's disease, and even mental illness; and Whereas, the failure to adjust reimbursement rates to account for increasing inflation and costs over the last fifteen years has resulted in reduced dental provider participation in Medicaid; and Whereas, regular preventative dental care is the most cost effective method available to prevent minor oral conditions from developing into more complex oral and physical health conditions that would eventually require emergency and palliative care; and Whereas, in order to improve overall health and access to quality care, increase provider participation in Medicaid, and prevent future health conditions caused by overall health problems, it is in the best interest of the State to raise Medicaid reimbursement rates paid to dental care providers from 35% to 46% of the average dentist charges in 2023 in order to provide rates that are comparable with the Medicaid rates of surrounding states; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| H55 | Funds for the IGNITE Program | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE AUTISM SOCIETY OF NORTH CAROLINA IGNITE PROGRAM. | In Committee |
| H54 | Funds for NC APSE | AN ACT TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR EVIDENCE-BASED SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS, INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. | In Committee |
| H39 | Disabled Veteran Motor Vehicle Tax Exclusion | AN ACT TO EXCLUDE MOTOR VEHICLES OWNED BY A VETERAN WITH A ONE HUNDRED PERCENT DISABILITY RATING FROM THE PROPERTY TAX. | In Committee |
| H36 | Maintenance of State Veterans Cemeteries | AN ACT REQUIRING THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AND MILITARY AFFAIRS TO ENHANCE OVERALL MAINTENANCE OF THE STATE'S VETERANS CEMETERIES. | In Committee |
| H20 | Fair Maps Act | AN ACT TO AMEND THE NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION TO PROVIDE FOR AN INDEPENDENT REDISTRICTING PROCESS, TO ESTABLISH THE NORTH CAROLINA CITIZENS REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES TO THE GENERAL STATUTES. | In Committee |
| H18 | Honor Joe John, Former Member | A HOUSE RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND MEMORY OF JOSEPH "JOE" ROBERT JOHN, SR., LONGTIME MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL ASSEMBLY. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| Bill | Bill Name | Motion | Vote Date | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S13 | Political Terrorism Prevention Act | Second Reading | 09/23/2025 | Nay |
| H307 | Iryna's Law | M11 Concur | 09/23/2025 | Nay |
| H358 | Continuing Budget Operations Part II | M11 Concur | 09/23/2025 | Nay |
| S403 | Additional Medicaid Funds and Requirements | Second Reading | 09/23/2025 | Yea |
| H693 | Interstate Massage Compact | Second Reading | 09/23/2025 | Yea |
| H775 | Criminal History Checks for School Positions | Second Reading | 09/23/2025 | Nay |
| H775 | Criminal History Checks for School Positions | A1 Hawkins Second Reading | 09/23/2025 | Yea |
| H926 | Regulatory Reform Act of 2025 | M11 Concur | 09/23/2025 | Nay |
| S775 | General Assembly Appointments | Second Reading | 09/23/2025 | Nay |
| S774 | Confirm Stephanie Lynch, Investment Authority | Second Reading | 09/23/2025 | Yea |
| S773 | Confirm Governor's Appt/Investment Authority | Second Reading | 09/23/2025 | Yea |
| S776 | Adjournment Resolution Changes | Second Reading | 09/23/2025 | Nay |
| H87 | Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) | M11 Concur | 07/30/2025 | Nay |
| H125 | Continuing Budget Operations | C RPT Adoption | 07/30/2025 | Nay |
| S214 | Various Local Boundaries | Third Reading | 07/30/2025 | Nay |
| H305 | Guilford County Sales Tax Distribution Mods | R3 Ruled Mat'l M11 Concur | 07/30/2025 | Nay |
| S245 | Expand Remote Drivers License Services | Second Reading | 07/30/2025 | Nay |
| S245 | Expand Remote Drivers License Services | A1 Lambeth Second Reading | 07/30/2025 | Nay |
| H8 | NC Managing Environmental Waste Act of 2025 | Second Reading | 07/29/2025 | Yea |
| S55 | Expedited Removal of Unauthorized Persons | Second Reading | 07/29/2025 | Nay |
| H193 | Firearm Law Revisions | Veto Override M4 Previous Question | 07/29/2025 | Nay |
| H193 | Firearm Law Revisions | Veto Override | 07/29/2025 | Nay |
| S214 | Various Local Boundaries | Second Reading | 07/29/2025 | Nay |
| H305 | Guilford County Sales Tax Distribution Mods | R2 Ruled Mat'l M11 Concur | 07/29/2025 | Nay |
| H318 | The Criminal Illegal Alien Enforcement Act | Veto Override M4 Previous Question | 07/29/2025 | Nay |
| H318 | The Criminal Illegal Alien Enforcement Act | Veto Override | 07/29/2025 | Nay |
| S254 | Charter School Changes | Veto Override M4 Previous Question | 07/29/2025 | Nay |
| S254 | Charter School Changes | Veto Override | 07/29/2025 | Nay |
| S266 | The Power Bill Reduction Act | Veto Override M4 Previous Question | 07/29/2025 | Nay |
| S266 | The Power Bill Reduction Act | Veto Override | 07/29/2025 | Nay |
| H402 | Limit Rules With Substantial Financial Costs | Veto Override M4 Previous Question | 07/29/2025 | Nay |
| H402 | Limit Rules With Substantial Financial Costs | Veto Override | 07/29/2025 | Nay |
| S416 | Personal Privacy Protection Act | Veto Override M4 Previous Question | 07/29/2025 | Nay |
| S416 | Personal Privacy Protection Act | Veto Override | 07/29/2025 | Nay |
| H549 | Clarify Powers of State Auditor | Veto Override M4 Previous Question | 07/29/2025 | Nay |
| H549 | Clarify Powers of State Auditor | Veto Override | 07/29/2025 | Nay |
| H805 | Prevent Sexual Exploitation/Women and Minors | Veto Override M4 Previous Question | 07/29/2025 | Nay |
| H805 | Prevent Sexual Exploitation/Women and Minors | Veto Override | 07/29/2025 | Nay |
| S772 | Adjournment Resolution | Second Reading | 07/29/2025 | Nay |
| S772 | Adjournment Resolution | A1 Bell Second Reading | 07/29/2025 | Yea |
| H1015 | General Assembly Appointments | Second Reading | 07/29/2025 | Nay |
| H1015 | General Assembly Appointments | A1 Bell Second Reading | 07/29/2025 | Nay |
| H23 | Various State and Local Gov't Provisions | C RPT Adoption | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| H96 | Expedited Removal of Unauthorized Persons | M6 Reconsider | 06/26/2025 | Nay |
| H96 | Expedited Removal of Unauthorized Persons | M11 Not Concur | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| H96 | Expedited Removal of Unauthorized Persons | M11 Concur | 06/26/2025 | Nay |
| H125 | Continuing Budget Operations | M11 Not Concur | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| H171 | Equality in State Agencies/Prohibition on DEI | M11 Concur | 06/26/2025 | Nay |
| H173 | Various Local Provisions III | R3 Ruled Mat'l M11 Concur | 06/26/2025 | Nay |
| H193 | Firearm Law Revisions | M11 Concur | 06/26/2025 | Nay |
| H210 | Perpetual Care of Certain Cemeteries | M11 Concur | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| H309 | Various Local Provisions VI | C RPT Adoption | 06/26/2025 | Nay |
| S311 | The Law and Order Act | C RPT Adoption | 06/26/2025 | Nay |
| S416 | Personal Privacy Protection Act | C RPT Adoption | 06/26/2025 | Nay |
| S479 | SCRIPT Act | C RPT Adoption | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| H576 | Dept. of Health and Human Services Revisions.-AB | M11 Concur Sen. Amd. 1 | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| H620 | AOC Agency Requests.-AB | M11 Concur | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| H694 | Reg'l Water Study/IBT Subbasin/TMDL | M11 Concur | 06/26/2025 | Nay |
| H850 | Interbasin Transfer Moratorium/Study | M11 Concur | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| H948 | The P.A.V.E. Act | M11 Concur | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| H992 | Timeshare Foreclosure/Paternity Matters | M11 Concur | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| H1003 | Board of Funeral Service Modifications | M11 Concur Sen. Amd. 1 | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| S768 | Confirm Appointment to Industrial Commission | Second Reading | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| H1012 | Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 - Part II | C RPT Adoption | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| S770 | General Assembly Appointments | Second Reading | 06/26/2025 | Nay |
| S101 | Protect Tax-Advantaged Accts. & Living Donors | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| S118 | Military and Veteran Support Act | C RPT Adoption | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| H173 | Various Local Provisions III | R2 Ruled Mat'l M11 Concur | 06/25/2025 | Nay |
| H183 | Various Local Provisions II | C RPT Adoption | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| H192 | Defund Planned Parenthood & Cost Transparency | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Nay |
| S177 | Continuing Budget Adjustments | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Nay |
| S177 | Continuing Budget Adjustments | A2 Rubin Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| S177 | Continuing Budget Adjustments | A1 Blackwell Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Nay |
| S227 | Eliminating "DEI" in Public Education | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Nay |
| S254 | Charter School Changes | C RPT Adoption | 06/25/2025 | Nay |
| H369 | Parking Lot Reform and Modernization Act | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| H388 | Amend Business Corporations Act | M11 Concur | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| S307 | Info. Rights of Estate/Death of LLC Member | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| S307 | Info. Rights of Estate/Death of LLC Member | A1 Schietzelt Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| S328 | Age 21 Hemp-Derived Consumables | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| S328 | Age 21 Hemp-Derived Consumables | A1 Pyrtle Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| S375 | Harrison's Law | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Nay |
| H480 | Medical Board Licensing Efficiency Act | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| S401 | NC Farm Act of 2025 | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| S401 | NC Farm Act of 2025 | A1 McNeely Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| S416 | Personal Privacy Protection Act | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Nay |
| S416 | Personal Privacy Protection Act | A1 Morey Second Reading M3 To Lay On The Table | 06/25/2025 | Nay |
| S429 | 2025 Public Safety Act | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Nay |
| S429 | 2025 Public Safety Act | A1 Morey Second Reading M3 To Lay On The Table | 06/25/2025 | Nay |
| S391 | DOT Omnibus | Third Reading M6 Reconsider | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| S391 | DOT Omnibus | Third Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| S391 | DOT Omnibus | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| S391 | DOT Omnibus | A2 Arp Third Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| S391 | DOT Omnibus | A1 Winslow Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| S488 | Clarify Disp. Place Analysis/IOLTA | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Nay |
| S488 | Clarify Disp. Place Analysis/IOLTA | A1 Morey Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| S664 | JMAC/ABC/Other Revisions | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Nay |
| S664 | JMAC/ABC/Other Revisions | A1 Pickett Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Nay |
| S706 | County Waste Management Assistance | Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| S706 | County Waste Management Assistance | A1 Pickett Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| Committee | Position | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detail | North Carolina House Appropriations Committee | 72 | |
| Detail | North Carolina House Appropriations, Justice and Public Safety Committee | 10 | |
| Detail | North Carolina House Education: K-12 Committee | 18 | |
| Detail | North Carolina House Insurance Committee | 12 | |
| Detail | North Carolina House Judiciary 3 Committee | 8 |
| State | District | Chamber | Party | Status | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC | North Carolina House District 030 | House | Democrat | In Office | 04/05/2017 |