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Legislator > Kanika Brown
State Representative
Kanika Brown
(D) - North Carolina
North Carolina House District 071
In Office - Started: 01/01/2023
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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: 919-733-5777
| 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 |
| H517 | Modify Nonprofit Corp. Act/Charitable Org | AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE NORTH CAROLINA NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS ACT AND TO ALLOW A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION'S DISCLOSURE UNDER STATE LAW TO BE SATISFIED BY THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT REQUIRED FOR A TAX DEDUCTION UNDER FEDERAL LAW. | Crossed Over |
| H590 | Patient Safety/Med. Imaging/Radiation Therapy | AN ACT PROVIDING FOR AND ENHANCING PATIENT SAFETY IN MEDICAL IMAGING BY ENSURING EDUCATIONALLY PREPARED AND CLINICALLY COMPETENT PERSONS PERFORM AND ADMINISTER MEDICAL IMAGING AND RADIATION THERAPY PROCEDURES. | Crossed Over |
| 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 |
| H480 | Medical Board Licensing Efficiency Act | AN ACT TO MAKE MODIFICATIONS TO THE LAWS PERTAINING TO THE NORTH CAROLINA MEDICAL BOARD. | Crossed Over |
| H59 | Modify Homestead Exclusions | AN ACT TO MODIFY THE INCOME ELIGIBILITY LIMIT FOR THE ELDERLY OR DISABLED PROPERTY TAX HOMESTEAD EXCLUSION FOR MARRIED COUPLES, TO ELIMINATE THE DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY UNDER THE PROPERTY TAX HOMESTEAD CIRCUIT BREAKER, AND TO EXPAND THE PROPERTY TAX HOMESTEAD CIRCUIT BREAKER BY PROVIDING AN ALTERNATE MEANS TO QUALIFY BASED ON AREA MEDIAN INCOME. | In Committee |
| H434 | Lower Healthcare Costs | AN ACT LOWERING HEALTHCARE COSTS AND INCREASING PRICE TRANSPARENCY. Whereas, rising healthcare costs place a significant financial burden on individuals, families, employers, and taxpayers, greatly contribute to inflation, and make it increasingly difficult for residents to access essential healthcare services; and Whereas, North Carolina has intolerably high healthcare costs, with recent studies ranking the State 50th out of 50 in the United States; and Whereas, skyrocketing healthcare costs have resulted in over 40 percent of Americans reporting some type of healthcare debt, according to one study; and Whereas, many patients face unexpected medical bills due to a lack of disclosure about out-of-network providers and a general lack of transparency in healthcare pricing, resulting in financial strain and hardship; and Whereas, employers are burdened with the increasing costs of providing health insurance for employees, leading to higher premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket expenses; and Whereas, patients and employers are often unable to compare the costs of medical services due to a lack of clear and accessible pricing information, hindering their ability to make informed decisions; and Whereas, the absence of price transparency in the healthcare system leads to market inefficiencies, less awareness of price difference, less competition, and higher prices, with consumers often unable to identify the most cost-effective providers; and Whereas, transparency in healthcare pricing allows consumers to shop for affordable healthcare services and encourages competition among healthcare providers to offer more competitive pricing; and Whereas, providing consumers with clear, understandable, and accessible information about the costs of healthcare services will foster a more competitive and patient-centered healthcare market; and Whereas, requiring healthcare providers and insurers to disclose their prices in advance, including all providers and services a patient may need, both in-network and out-of-network, will enable consumers to make more informed choices about their care, leading to better healthcare outcomes at lower costs; and Whereas, price transparency will incentivize hospitals and healthcare providers to improve the quality of care while reducing prices, to the benefit of patients and employers; and Whereas, clear pricing and competition among healthcare providers will encourage innovation in healthcare delivery and improve overall efficiency within the system; and Whereas, empowering patients and employers with pricing information will help create a healthcare system that prioritizes affordability, access, and choice; and Whereas, President Trump recently signed an Executive Order to make healthcare prices transparent, "empower[ing] patients with clear, accurate, and actionable healthcare pricing information," also "ensur[ing] hospitals and insurers disclose actual prices, not estimates, and take action to make prices comparable across hospitals and insurers, including prescription drug prices"; Now, therefore, | Crossed Over |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| H577 | Protect Towers and Truckers Act | AN ACT TO ENACT THE PROTECT OUR NORTH CAROLINA TOWERS AND TRUCKERS ACT. | In Committee |
| 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 |
| H565 | Check Yes, Save Lives | AN ACT TO ALLOW RESIDENT TAXPAYERS TO ENROLL IN THE ORGAN AND TISSUE DONATION PROGRAM VIA THEIR INCOME TAX RETURN. | 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 |
| H814 | Power Infrastructure Resiliency & Eff.(PIRE) | AN ACT PROMOTING THE USE OF ADVANCED CONDUCTORS AND GRID ENHANCING TECHNOLOGIES. | In Committee |
| H795 | Increased Access for Youth in Foster Families | AN ACT TO EXPAND GUARDIANSHIP ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY TO YOUTH TEN YEARS OF AGE. | Crossed Over |
| H936 | Robocall Solicitation Modifications | AN ACT TO MODIFY THE LAWS GOVERNING TELEPHONE SOLICITATIONS TO ADDRESS ROBOCALLS. | Crossed Over |
| H953 | Study Committee on ADA/APD/PAC Pay | AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE STUDY COMMITTEE ON ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY, ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER, AND PRIVATE ASSIGNED COUNSEL PAY RATES. | Crossed Over |
| H433 | Registered Nurses in Schools | AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION FROM REQUIRING A SCHOOL NURSE TO HOLD OR OBTAIN A FOUR-YEAR DEGREE AND TO REQUIRE THAT REGISTERED NURSES WITH AT LEAST TWO YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN A HOSPITAL OR HEALTH CLINIC SERVING AS A SCHOOL NURSE BE PAID UNDER THE CERTIFIED SCHOOL NURSE PAY SCALE. | Crossed Over |
| H515 | North Carolina Economic Abuse Prevention Act | AN ACT TO ENACT THE NORTH CAROLINA ECONOMIC ABUSE PREVENTION ACT. | Crossed Over |
| H567 | Ensure Access to Biomarker Testing | AN ACT TO ENSURE ACCESS TO AN EARLY AND ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS OF DEMENTIA IN ORDER TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO CARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR, ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF, AND REDUCE THE FINANCIAL IMPACT OF THE CONDITION ON NORTH CAROLINIANS. | Crossed Over |
| H57 | Adopt State Veterans Museum | AN ACT ADOPTING THE VETERANS HISTORY MUSEUM OF THE CAROLINAS AS THE STATE'S VETERANS HISTORY MUSEUM. Whereas, the Veterans History Museum of the Carolinas opened in the Town of Brevard in 2016; and Whereas, the mission of the Museum is "to honor our nation's veterans, to educate the public about our country's military history and the contribution of our service men and women, and to preserve important and unique historic artifacts"; and Whereas, the Museum honors veterans of all branches of the military but especially those of the Carolinas and the north Georgia region by displaying artifacts from the 20th century to the present; and Whereas, the Museum has a large collection of unique military artifacts, uniforms, weaponry, original newspapers, personal letters, and other one-of-a-kind items, such as a WWI six-person Maxim machine gun, a 1943 Willys Jeep and 1942 Harley-Davidson motorcycle used in WWII-Europe, and exhibits honoring women in the military and the United States Merchant Marine; and Whereas, the Museum serves as a gathering place for veterans to meet informally, share stories, and make new friends. Monthly programs include "Veterans Coffee & Conversation," which provides a welcoming and private space for combat and noncombat veterans to talk and listen; and Whereas, the Museum has six professionally produced, copyrighted videos, "Through Their Eyes," to teach the history of each American war since WWI, using local veterans' stories; and Whereas, the Museum is free to the public and is staffed by volunteers; and Whereas, the State does not have an official veterans history museum; Now, therefore, | Crossed Over |
| 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 |
| H140 | Authorize Gullah Geechee Heritage Trail | AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE GULLAH GEECHEE GREENWAY/BLUEWAY HERITAGE TRAIL IN BRUNSWICK COUNTY. Whereas, the history of the Gullah Geechee culture is an important part of the story and formation of the United States; and Whereas, the Gullah Geechee peoples of coastal Africa were forcibly brought centuries ago to the coastal areas and the sea islands of southeastern North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida because of their experience in rice cultivation, and the rice plantations that formerly lined the western side of the Cape Fear River in Brunswick County thus became the focal point of Gullah Geechee culture in this State; and Whereas, many reminders of the Gullah Geechee culture remain on the west side of the Cape Fear River in Brunswick County, including Reaves Chapel, Moore's Chapel, former rice plantations, and pine tar pits used to repair wooden ships; and Whereas, numerous local governments and regional organizations, including Brunswick County, the Towns of Navassa, Leland, and Belville, the Wilmington Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, and the Cape Fear Council of Governments have partnered with many local and regional nonprofit entities to delineate and sponsor sites important to Gullah Geechee culture along or near the west bank of the Cape Fear River; and Whereas, this partnership has led to the creation of the Gullah Geechee Greenway/Blueway Heritage Trail, which will include 9 segments utilizing existing rights-of-way stretching 21 miles from northern Brunswick County to the Brunswick Nature Park; and Whereas, the extensive planning envisions a multiuse trail for bicycle and pedestrian use, as well as points of historical interest, such as the restored Reaves Chapel; and Whereas, the Gullah Geechee Greenway/Blueway Heritage Trail can become a part of the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, a National Heritage Area established by the U.S. Congress, to recognize the unique culture of the Gullah Geechee people; and Whereas, benefits of the Gullah Geechee Greenway/Blueway Heritage Trail include tourism, economic development, transportation mobility, and the connection of communities, which are important to this traditionally economically disadvantaged area; Now, therefore, | Crossed Over |
| H146 | Remote License Renewal/Active Duty Military | AN ACT AUTHORIZING CONSECUTIVE REMOTE DRIVERS LICENSE RENEWALS FOR ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY AND THEIR SPOUSES AND DEPENDENTS. | 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 |
| H512 | Emer. Care/Animals/Vet. Practice | AN ACT TO PROVIDE AN EXEMPTION TO THE PRACTICE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE FOR EMERGENCY PERSONNEL WHO RENDER EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TO AN INJURED K-9 POLICE ANIMAL OR AN INJURED SEARCH AND RESCUE DOG AT THE SCENE OF AN EMERGENCY. | Crossed Over |
| H797 | Residential Property Wholesaling Protection | AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE NORTH CAROLINA REAL ESTATE LICENSE LAW TO CLARIFY THAT RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY WHOLESALING AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS CONSTITUTE REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE ACTIVITY THAT REQUIRES LICENSURE AND TO PROVIDE HOMEOWNERS WITH A RIGHT TO CANCEL SUCH TRANSACTIONS. | 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 |
| H649 | County Tier Designation Study Bill | AN ACT TO DIRECT THE NORTH CAROLINA COLLABORATORY TO STUDY THE EFFECTS OF VARIOUS PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE COUNTY TIER DESIGNATION SYSTEM. | Crossed Over |
| H663 | Living Donor Protection Act | AN ACT TO PROTECT LIVING DONORS FROM POTENTIAL INSURANCE DISCRIMINATION, TO PROVIDE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR UNREIMBURSED MEDICAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM CERTAIN ORGAN AND MARROW DONATIONS, AND TO PROVIDE UP TO THIRTY DAYS' PAID LEAVE TO STATE EMPLOYEES AND OTHER STATE-SUPPORTED PERSONNEL WHO SERVE AS LIVING ORGAN DONORS AND UP TO SEVEN DAYS' PAID LEAVE FOR BONE MARROW DONORS. | In Committee |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| H703 | Memorials in Veterans Cemeteries | AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE SALE OF MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS BY STATE VETERANS CEMETERIES TO HONOR THOSE INTERRED WITHIN. | In Committee |
| H631 | State Infrastructure Bank Study | AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A JOINT LEGISLATIVE STUDY COMMISSION TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING A STATE INFRASTRUCTURE BANK TO SUSTAINABLY FINANCE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS AND DRIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH IN THE STATE. | In Committee |
| H555 | Medicaid Telehealth Services | AN ACT TO ENSURE THAT CERTAIN PROVIDERS OF TELEHEALTH SERVICES ARE ELIGIBLE TO ENROLL AS MEDICAID PROVIDERS. | In Committee |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| H930 | First Responder Bonus/Appreciation Fund/$1500 | AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE 2025 FIRST RESPONDERS AND NURSES APPRECIATION BONUS PROGRAM. | 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 |
| 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 |
| H995 | Shotgun House Funding Act | AN ACT TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATION FOR A MULTIUSE CENTER. | 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 |
| H160 | Joel H. Crisp SUDEP Awareness Law | AN ACT TO DIRECT THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE'S AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTERS TO COMPILE AND DISSEMINATE INFORMATION ON SUDDEN UNEXPECTED DEATH IN EPILEPSY INFORMATION TO HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS AND PROVIDE A CORRESPONDING REPORT TO THE JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. | Crossed Over |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| H790 | Prohibit Vape/Tobacco Shops Near Schools | AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, ALTERNATIVE NICOTINE PRODUCTS, AND VAPOR PRODUCTS WITHIN ONE THOUSAND FEET OF A SCHOOL BUILDING. | In Committee |
| H793 | Fayetteville Area Projects | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS IN THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE. | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| H792 | Clean Energy Grants | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR CLEAN ENERGY GRANTS. | 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 |
| 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 |
| H802 | Nicotine & Vaping Prevention in Schools | AN ACT TO REQUIRE SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE-BASED NICOTINE, HEMP, AND VAPOR PRODUCT USE MATERIALS AND TO DIRECT DISCIPLINARY REPERCUSSIONS FOR STUDENTS FOUND VAPING. | 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 |
| 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 |
| H774 | School Breakfast for All | AN ACT TO PROVIDE BREAKFAST TO PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS AT NO COST TO THE STUDENTS AND TO ESTABLISH THE FARM-TO-TABLE INITIATIVE. Whereas, one in five kids goes hungry every day in North Carolina, putting them at risk of poor health and educational outcomes; and Whereas, hunger negatively impacts a child's ability to learn, concentrate, and perform well in school; and Whereas, research shows that students who eat a nutritious breakfast demonstrate higher academic achievement, improved behavior, and increased school attendance; and Whereas, the economic benefits of school breakfast at no cost to the student and family include reduced absenteeism, lower healthcare costs, and long-term workforce productivity; and Whereas, North Carolina is home to a rich agricultural industry, and sourcing locally grown fruits, vegetables, dairy, and proteins for school meals stimulates economic growth in rural communities; and Whereas, partnerships between schools, farmers, and food distributors create new market opportunities for North Carolina's agricultural sector while ensuring students receive nutritious meals; and Whereas, funding and policy support within School Breakfast for All legislation would align with North Carolina's goals for economic sustainability, public health, and student success; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| H780 | All Pro Dads & Responsible Fatherhood NC | AN ACT TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR ADDITIONAL ALL PRO DAD CHAPTERS AND CREATE A PROGRAM TO SUPPORT NORTH CAROLINA FATHERS. Whereas, research affirms that children with involved fathers tend to perform better socially, maintain better school attendance, have a lower risk of dropping out, and are less likely to engage in the use of drugs or alcohol; and Whereas, the fatherlessness crisis in America affects 1 in 5 children, or 15.7 million kids, who are raised without a father (U.S. Census Bureau, 2023); and Whereas, 80% of single-parent households in the United States in 2023 were headed by single mothers; and Whereas, abundant research demonstrates that 71% of children growing up without a father figure, whether physically or emotionally absent, perform more poorly academically and experience regular truancy; and Whereas, teens without a father are 7 times more likely to experience teen pregnancy and have a 54% likelihood of being poorer than their parents; and Whereas, there is an 85% chance that fatherless children will become involved with the juvenile justice system (Children's Bureau, 2023); and Whereas, fathers' engagement plays a critical role in helping children overcome barriers to education, including mental, emotional, and behavioral challenges; and Whereas, such engagement fosters improvements in social interactions, academic performance, school attendance, and decreases the likelihood of dropping out, while improving student performance; and Whereas, conversely, impaired behaviors exhibited by fathers can lead to insufficient development of a child's emotional intelligence and mental resilience, hindering their overall growth and educational success; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| H758 | Funds for Mind and Heart Haven Project | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE MIND AND HEART HAVEN PROJECT. | In Committee |
| H759 | Family and Community Wellness Act/Funds | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO FORSYTH COUNTY TO SUPPORT THE FAMILY AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS INITIATIVE AND WORK-BASED LEARNING PARENT PROGRAM AND SERVICE-LEARNING PROJECT. | In Committee |
| H756 | Funds for Harmony Empowerment Life Center | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE HARMONY EMPOWERMENT LIFE CENTER FOR EXPANSION OF ITS PROGRAM TO ADDITIONAL COUNTIES. | In Committee |
| H757 | Funds for Joyful Soul Treasures | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO JOYFUL SOUL TREASURES, INC. | In Committee |
| H686 | Safe Cosmetics Act | AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE DISTRIBUTION OR SALE OF A COSMETIC PRODUCT CONTAINING CERTAIN RESTRICTED SUBSTANCES AS AN INTENTIONALLY ADDED CHEMICAL IN ANY AMOUNT, INCLUDING AS A NONFUNCTIONAL BY-PRODUCT OR A NONFUNCTIONAL CONTAMINANT ABOVE THE PRACTICAL QUANTIFICATION LIMIT. | In Committee |
| H726 | Youth Mentoring & Academic Enhancement Comm | AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE NORTH CAROLINA COMMISSION ON YOUTH MENTORING AND ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT. | In Committee |
| H692 | AEDs and CPR in Schools | AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE PLACEMENT OF AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS (AEDS) IN SCHOOLS AND TO PROVIDE TRAINING FOR SCHOOL PERSONNEL ON THE USE OF AEDS AND CPR. | In Committee |
| H744 | Fertility Preservation Pilot Program | AN ACT APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO THE OFFICE OF STATE BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT FOR A FERTILITY PRESERVATION PILOT PROGRAM. | In Committee |
| H665 | DPI Disaster Preparedness Fund | AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS FUND. | 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 |
| H669 | Volunteer Firefighter Reimbursement Program | AN ACT TO ALLOW FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS TO BE REIMBURSED FOR CERTAIN EXPENSES IN THE COURSE OF EMERGENCY RESPONSE. | 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 |
| H688 | Funds for Inclusive Playgrounds | AN ACT TO PROVIDE CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION TRUST FUND FOR INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUNDS. | In Committee |
| H738 | Restore Wetlands Protections | AN ACT TO RESTORE WETLANDS PROTECTIONS IN NORTH CAROLINA. | In Committee |
| H735 | Modernize STI Transit Funding | AN ACT TO MODERNIZE STI TRANSIT FUNDING. | In Committee |
| H662 | Support the State Highway Patrol | AN ACT PROVIDING COMPENSATION INCREASES TO MEMBERS OF THE STATE HIGHWAY PATROL, DIRECTING THE STATE HIGHWAY PATROL TO DEVELOP SECONDARY EMPLOYMENT POLICIES, ENCOURAGING RETIRED MEMBERS OF THE STATE HIGHWAY PATROL TO RETURN TO SERVICE WITH THE STATE, SUPPORTING THE WORK OF THE STATE HIGHWAY PATROL, AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS. | In Committee |
| H657 | Duke's Rescue Act | AN ACT TO PROVIDE MINIMAL STANDARDS OF CARE FOR COMPANION ANIMALS. | In Committee |
| H654 | Adopt Girl Scouts Week | AN ACT DESIGNATING A STATEWIDE GIRL SCOUTS WEEK TO RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE GIRL SCOUTS AND CELEBRATE THE GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD RECIPIENTS. Whereas, since its founding on March 12, 1912, Girl Scouts of the USA has empowered millions of girls and young women by fostering leadership, confidence, and character through community service and personal development; and Whereas, the Girl Scout Gold Award, established in 1916, represents the highest achievement in Girl Scouting, recognizing Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts who demonstrate extraordinary leadership through sustainable and measurable Take Action projects that address pressing community issues; and Whereas, Gold Award Girl Scouts in North Carolina have tackled critical challenges such as environmental sustainability, educational disparities, and public health awareness, creating lasting impacts within their communities; and Whereas, the dedication and accomplishments of these young leaders inspire others to contribute positively to society and exemplify the core values of courage, confidence, and character; and Whereas, Girl Scouts Week provides an opportunity to celebrate the organization's rich history and the remarkable achievements of its members, especially those who have earned the prestigious Gold Award; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| H653 | Adjust FMAP Trigger for Medicaid Expansion | AN ACT TO LOWER THE THRESHOLD AT WHICH A REDUCTION OF THE FEDERAL MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PERCENTAGE TRIGGERS DISCONTINUATION OF COVERAGE FOR THE MEDICAID EXPANSION POPULATION. | In Committee |
| H641 | Transportation for the Future Act | AN ACT TO MODERNIZE NORTH CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION SPENDING TO PUT TAXPAYER DOLLARS TO EFFECTIVE USE AND TO GIVE OUR COMMUNITIES THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO CREATE SAFE AND SUSTAINABLE MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS FOR THE FUTURE. | In Committee |
| H646 | Const. Amend.: Remove Slavery as Punishment | AN ACT TO MAKE ABSOLUTE THE PROHIBITION AGAINST SLAVERY AND INVOLUNTARY SERVITUDE IN THE STATE. | In Committee |
| H628 | Reenact Child Tax Credit | AN ACT TO REENACT THE CHILD TAX CREDIT. | In Committee |
| H626 | Housing Choice Act | AN ACT TO ENACT THE HOUSING CHOICE ACT. | 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 |
| 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 |
| H586 | YMCA Expansion Funding | AN ACT TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE YMCA OF SOUTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE MIDTOWN YMCA FACILITY IN WILMINGTON. Whereas, the YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina has provided programs and served the people of New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender, and Sampson Counties since 1887; and Whereas, the YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina is expanding its Midtown YMCA in Wilmington to a 50,000 square foot facility on a 10-acre property at a cost of fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000); and Whereas, the expanded Midtown YMCA facility will provide new fitness, aquatic, and recreational spaces, out-of-school child care, sports, enrichment, and career development opportunities for youth and families; and Whereas, the expanded Midtown YMCA is anticipated to offer 6,000 additional members, a 50% growth in child care enrollment for preschool, afterschool, and summer day camps, and the capacity to provide water safety lessons to all 2nd grade students in New Hanover County; and Whereas, the Midtown YMCA project is part of a public-private partnership with over one-half of funding secured; and Whereas, the YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina would be grateful for the support of the General Assembly in securing a portion of funding for the Midtown YMCA Expansion project; 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 |
| H600 | Recognition of the Tuscarora | AN ACT TO RESTORE OFFICIAL RECOGNITION TO THE TUSCARORA AND TO PROVIDE THEM REPRESENTATION ON THE COMMISSION OF INDIAN AFFAIRS. Whereas, the passage of Senate Bill 642 by the 1971 General Assembly created the North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs, recognizing the existence within the State of certain named Indian tribes and also acknowledged the fact that members of other Indian tribes reside within the State; and Whereas, the Tuscarora were recognized through treaties with the North Carolina government, but were not among those tribes recognized in 1971; and Whereas, the Tuscarora were a powerful tribe at the time of the English settlement of the land that became North Carolina and Virginia and their prominent role in the early history of both states is well documented; and Whereas, the Tuscarora and the Cherokee are the only tribes to hold treaties with the North Carolina government; and Whereas, the King of the Tuscarora was the signatory of the 1712 General Articles of Peace and the 1714 Sun and Moon Peace Treaty and these treaties helped establish a lasting and prosperous peace between The Tuscarora and the government and citizens of North Carolina; and Whereas, the Tuscarora signed a stand-alone Treaty in 1717 with Governor Eden that reserved 56,000 acres of historic Tuscarora territory in Bertie County exclusively for the Tuscarora known as Indian Woods and in 1748 legislation reestablished the official boundaries and drew a map of its proximities; and Whereas, for two centuries, parcels of Indian Woods were allotted to descendants of the Tuscarora Tribe and they have persisted as communities of Tuscarora People since that time and have reorganized and incorporated into The Tuscarora Indians of Kahtenuaka Territories and appointed a tribal council to represent all North Carolina Tuscarora; and Whereas, a review of historical documents and testimony confirmed the current Tribal Council of The Tuscarora Indians of Kahtenuaka Territories consists of descendants of the historical Tuscarora Tribe; and Whereas, the Tuscarora and its descendants contributed and continue to contribute to the settlement and growth of the State of North Carolina, have maintained their ethnic background, original language and culture and number among themselves families with names well-known throughout the area and the State; 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 |
| 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 |
| H621 | Funds for the Umbrella Center | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE UMBRELLA CENTER IN CHARLOTTE. | In Committee |
| H300 | Vet Care for Retired First Responder Dogs | AN ACT TO REIMBURSE OWNERS OF RETIRED FIRST RESPONDER CANINES FOR VETERINARY CARE. | In Committee |
| H561 | 2025 Youth End Nicotine Dependence Act | AN ACT ENACTING THE "YOUTH END NICOTINE DEPENDENCE ACT" TO ESTABLISH A TOBACCO USE PREVENTION FUND WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SUPPORTED BY ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE TOBACCO MASTER SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT. Whereas, in North Carolina, the use of electronic cigarettes among high school students rose one thousand one hundred twenty-nine percent (1,129%) between 2011 and 2019; and Whereas, in North Carolina, twenty-seven and three-tenths percent (27.3%) of youth in high school and ten and four-tenths percent (10.4%) of youth in middle school used tobacco products in 2019; and Whereas, electronic cigarettes are tobacco products under North Carolina law; and Whereas, youth are becoming addicted to electronic cigarettes at an alarming rate and are finding it difficult to quit; and Whereas, the United States Surgeon General has reported that use of products containing nicotine in any form among young people is unsafe, secondhand electronic cigarette aerosol that is exhaled into the air by users is not harmless, and states must take action to prevent harm rather than waiting for harm to occur; and Whereas, evidence shows that funding to create state and community interventions that encourage individuals to avoid tobacco use and help perpetuate social norms that discourage tobacco use are some of the most effective ways to prevent tobacco use and tobacco-related chronic disease and death among youth; and Whereas, North Carolina receives approximately one hundred forty million dollars ($140,000,000) every year from the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement, which was intended to be used for tobacco use prevention programs; and Whereas, by spending a fraction of the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement funds on prevention, North Carolina can save on future medical costs caused by tobacco-related illnesses and prevent thousands of youth from becoming daily tobacco users; and Whereas, the General Assembly finds that an investment of seventeen million dollars ($17,000,000) per year in tobacco use prevention programs is required to prevent youth electronic cigarette nicotine dependence in North Carolina; Now, therefore, | In Committee |
| H551 | Clubhouse Expansion | AN ACT TO PROMOTE GREATER ACCESS TO CLUBHOUSE MODEL PSYCHOSOCIAL REHABILITATION DAY PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS IN NORTH CAROLINA. | In Committee |
| H545 | Ban Ghost Guns & Undetectable Firearms | AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE SALE OR POSSESSION OF GHOST GUNS AND UNDETECTABLE FIREARMS. | In Committee |
| H564 | State Retirees Cost-of-Living Increase/Funds | 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, AND THE LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT SYSTEM. | In Committee |
| H548 | NC Economic Progress and Well-Being | AN ACT TO MEASURE THE ECONOMIC PROGRESS AND WELL-BEING OF THE STATE. Whereas, North Carolinians have prioritized their economic well-being and its advancement as essential work of our State lawmakers; and Whereas, public policy choices can create the conditions for economic security and progress; and Whereas, the State's overall economic progress depends on the well-being of its people and communities; and Whereas, policymakers should monitor the impact of public policy choices on the well-being of people across the State and economic progress by the assessments of people and communities rather than markets and productivity alone; and Whereas, the NC General Assembly should strive to conduct its work to advance for every person in North Carolina; and Whereas, it is essential to have a well-rounded opportunity to have economically safe, stable, and secure lives, including (i) access to jobs that pay enough to ensure a standard of living where a person can get ahead and a high level of life satisfaction, (ii) affordable prices for the basics like food, housing, health care, and childcare, (iii) access to the education and training that supports mobility, opportunity, and participation in civic life, (iv) opportunity to start and expand business free from unfair competition and domination by monopolies and other unfair advantages for certain kinds of businesses, (v) a community of opportunity free from concentrated disadvantage, toxic exposures, and connected to supports to learn, earn, and live a healthy life, and (vi) adequate protection from the economic fears of old age, sickness, climate disaster, and unemployment; 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| H534 | Funds for Sexual Assault Nurse Programs | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO CERTAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO ESTABLISH TRAINING SITES FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINERS. | In Committee |
| H504 | Pilot Co-Responder Police Program | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR A PILOT PROGRAM FOR A CO-RESPONDER PROGRAM. | In Committee |
| H514 | APRN Definitions | AN ACT TO DEFINE THE PRACTICE OF NURSING FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES: NURSE PRACTITIONERS (NP), CERTIFIED NURSE MIDWIVES (CNM), CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETISTS (CRNA), AND CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALISTS (CNS). Whereas, North Carolina is expected to be the seventh largest state in the nation by 2035 and demand for health care will continue to increase; and Whereas, North Carolina has provided over 628,000 North Carolinians access to insurance through Medicaid expansion but lacks the health care providers to ensure their access to care; and Whereas, APRNs are registered nurses with master's or doctorate degrees and advanced education and training; and Whereas, North Carolina has over 20,000 advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) who have been educated and licensed to practice to their full scope; and Whereas, more than three decades of research demonstrates that APRNs improve access to safe, high-quality, cost-effective, patient-centered health care; and Whereas, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) has called for states to allow APRNs to practice to the full extent of their licensure and education since the 2010 release of the IOM Report on the Future of Nursing; and Whereas, health care costs in North Carolina are among the highest in the nation; and Whereas, a recent report by a Ph.D. health care economist at Duke University estimates savings of at least $700 million annually for North Carolina patients, employers, and taxpayers by removing unnecessary and antiquated government regulations; and Whereas, 36 other states have rolled back these costly and burdensome government regulations on advanced practice registered nurses over the past 31 years with no evidence of negative effects on patient safety, and indeed positive impact on patient care, according to numerous studies; and Whereas, no state has enacted these reforms and later reversed course to reinstate these government regulations; and Whereas, the APRN role has existed for over a half century but remains undefined in North Carolina statute; and Whereas, North Carolina's courts and executive branch have called on the legislature, the body of the people, to remove the ambiguity surrounding APRN practice by clearly defining it in statute; 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 |
| H511 | Award Magistrates Salary Increases | AN ACT AWARDING LEGISLATIVE SALARY INCREASES TO MAGISTRATES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE. | In Committee |
| H502 | Gender-Affirming Rights Act | AN ACT TO REPEAL THE PROHIBITION OF GENDER TRANSITION PROCEDURES ON MINORS ACT AND THE EXPENDITURE OF STATE FUNDS ON THOSE PROCEDURES. | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| H498 | Military to Teacher Ret. Incentive | AN ACT TO INCENTIVIZE INDIVIDUALS WITH ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES TO BECOME TEACHERS BY PROVIDING SERVICE CREDIT UNDER THE TEACHERS' AND STATE EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM. | In Committee |
| H499 | NC Paid Family Leave Insurance Act | AN ACT TO ENACT THE NORTH CAROLINA PAID FAMILY LEAVE INSURANCE ACT. | 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 |
| H501 | Modernize Domestic Violence Protection Order | AN ACT TO ENSURE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTECTIVE ORDERS ARE AVAILABLE FOR SAME-SEX COUPLES. | 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 |
| 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 |
| H492 | Repeal Parents' Bill of Rights | AN ACT TO REPEAL SESSION LAW 2023-106 AND TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES. | 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 |
| H452 | Revise Law/Obstruction of Health Facility | AN ACT TO REVISE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF OBSTRUCTION OF HEALTH CARE FACILITIES. | In Committee |
| H457 | Increase Small County Funding | AN ACT TO CHANGE THE ALLOTMENT AMOUNTS FOR AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO THE SMALL COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM SUPPLEMENTAL ALLOTMENT. | In Committee |
| H184 | Promote North Carolina Sawmills | AN ACT TO PROMOTE LOCAL SAWMILLS BY ALLOWING THE USE OF UNGRADED LUMBER IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES. | Crossed Over |
| H28 | Gun Violence Prevention Act | AN ACT TO CREATE THE OFFENSES OF POSSESSING, BRANDISHING, OR DISCHARGING A FIREARM OR WEAPON OF MASS DEATH AND DESTRUCTION BY A FELON DURING THE COMMISSION OR ATTEMPTED COMMISSION OF A FELONY. | Crossed Over |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| H396 | Nursing Fellows & Curric. Support Funds/WSSU | AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE NURSING FELLOWS PROGRAM AT WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR CURRICULUM SUPPORT FOR NURSING STUDENTS AT WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY. | In Committee |
| H393 | Funds for One Love Festival | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE ARTS COUNCIL, INC., TO SUPPORT THE ANNUAL 1LOVE FESTIVAL IN THE CITY OF WINSTON-SALEM. | In Committee |
| H392 | Funds/Forsyth United Way/Summer Learning | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE UNITED WAY OF FORSYTH COUNTY TO FUND SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAMS. | In Committee |
| H398 | Enact KinCare & Safe Days | AN ACT AMENDING THE WAGE AND HOUR ACT TO ALLOW EMPLOYEES TO USE SICK LEAVE FOR THE CARE OF FAMILY MEMBERS. | In Committee |
| H371 | DMV Materials in Additional Languages | AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO PROVIDE MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR LICENSURE IN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGES. | In Committee |
| H43 | Designate State Balloon Rally | AN ACT ADOPTING THE CAROLINA BALLOONFEST HELD IN THE CITY OF STATESVILLE AS THE OFFICIAL BALLOON RALLY OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA. Whereas, the City of Statesville has held a hot air balloon festival since 1974, making this year its 50th anniversary; and Whereas, Statesville's balloon festival holds the record as the second oldest hot air balloon festival in the United States; and Whereas, the current festival is known as Carolina BalloonFest and is a family-friendly, three-day event held each year in October; and Whereas, the Carolina BalloonFest features colorful hot air balloons, sanctioned competitions, hot air balloon flights, tethered balloon rides, live entertainment, a balloon glow, a kids zone, wine and craft beer tasting, crafts, and many more activities; and Whereas, the Carolina BalloonFest attracts thousands of visitors each year, contributing to the local economy; and Whereas, the Carolina BalloonFest donates a percentage of the proceeds from the festival to local nonprofits and community organizations; and Whereas, the Carolina BalloonFest should be adopted as the State's official balloon rally; Now, therefore, | Crossed Over |
| 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 |
| H374 | NCARCOG Funding/Operations Improvements | AN ACT TO IMPROVE THE FUNCTION AND ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FROM AND THE OPERATIONS OF REGIONAL COUNCILS OF GOVERNMENT. | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| H29 | Use Tribal ID for Alcohol & Tobacco Purchase | AN ACT TO ALLOW THE USE OF A TRIBAL ENROLLMENT CARD ISSUED BY A STATE OR FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED INDIAN TRIBE WHEN MAKING ALCOHOL OR TOBACCO PURCHASES. | In Committee |
| H157 | State of the State Invitation | A JOINT RESOLUTION INVITING HIS EXCELLENCY, GOVERNOR JOSH STEIN, TO ADDRESS A JOINT SESSION OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATE. | Signed/Enacted/Adopted |
| H196 | Funds Museum of Life and Science Exhibit/Lab | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR A NEW BIOTECHNOLOGY EXHIBIT AND LABORATORY AT THE NORTH CAROLINA MUSEUM OF LIFE AND SCIENCE. | In Committee |
| H179 | Labor Org. Membership Dues Tax Deductible | AN ACT TO CREATE A TAX DEDUCTION FOR LABOR ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP DUES. | 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 |
| 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 |
| H174 | Marriage Equality Act | AN ACT TO AFFIRM AND PROTECT MARRIAGE EQUALITY IN NORTH CAROLINA. | 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 |
| 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 |
| H172 | SchCalFlex/Camden/Aug 19 | AN ACT TO PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY TO CAMDEN COUNTY SCHOOLS IN ADOPTING THE SCHOOL CALENDAR. | In Committee |
| H159 | Orphan Roads Maintenance Program Grant | AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE ORPHAN ROADS MAINTENANCE PROGRAM GRANT. | In Committee |
| H168 | North Carolina CROWN Act | AN ACT TO ENACT THE NORTH CAROLINA CROWN ACT TO CREATE A RESPECTFUL AND OPEN WORLD FOR NATURAL HAIR. | 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 |
| H119 | SchCalFlex/Pitt/MorF Aug 10 | AN ACT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FLEXIBILITY TO PITT COUNTY SCHOOLS IN ADOPTING THE SCHOOL CALENDAR. | In Committee |
| H145 | Funds for Diabetes Research Institute/UNC-CH | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR A DIABETES RESEARCH INSTITUTE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL. | 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 |
| H115 | Child Care Facility Tax Exemption | AN ACT TO EXEMPT QUALIFYING CHILD CARE FACILITIES FROM PROPERTY TAX. | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| H65 | Sigma Gamma Rho Special Registration Plate | AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO PRODUCE A SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATE. | 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 |
| 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 |
| H55 | Funds for the IGNITE Program | AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE AUTISM SOCIETY OF NORTH CAROLINA IGNITE PROGRAM. | 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 | Yea |
| H307 | Iryna's Law | M11 Concur | 09/23/2025 | Yea |
| H358 | Continuing Budget Operations Part II | M11 Concur | 09/23/2025 | Yea |
| 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 | Yea |
| 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 | Yea |
| 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 | Yea |
| H87 | Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) | M11 Concur | 07/30/2025 | Nay |
| H125 | Continuing Budget Operations | C RPT Adoption | 07/30/2025 | Yea |
| 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 | Yea |
| S245 | Expand Remote Drivers License Services | Second Reading | 07/30/2025 | Yea |
| S245 | Expand Remote Drivers License Services | A1 Lambeth Second Reading | 07/30/2025 | Yea |
| 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 | Yea |
| 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 | Yea |
| 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 | Yea |
| H1015 | General Assembly Appointments | A1 Bell Second Reading | 07/29/2025 | Yea |
| 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 | Yea |
| S311 | The Law and Order Act | C RPT Adoption | 06/26/2025 | Yea |
| 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 | Yea |
| 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 | Yea |
| 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 | Yea |
| 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 | Yea |
| S664 | JMAC/ABC/Other Revisions | A1 Pickett Second Reading | 06/25/2025 | Yea |
| 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 Agriculture and Environment Committee | 14 | |
| Detail | North Carolina House Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee | 7 | |
| Detail | North Carolina House Appropriations Committee | 43 | |
| Detail | North Carolina House Appropriations, General Government Committee | 5 | |
| Detail | North Carolina House Commerce and Economic Development Committee | 8 | |
| Detail | North Carolina Joint Legislative Economic Development and Global Engagement Oversight Committee | 4 |
| State | District | Chamber | Party | Status | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC | North Carolina House District 071 | House | Democrat | In Office | 01/01/2023 |