SB 646 North Carolina Senate · 2025-2026 Session

Make NC Insurrection-Free.

SB 646 prohibits individuals convicted of specific January 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection-related offenses (including federal charges under 18 U.S.C. § 1752 or 40 U.S.C. § 5104) or found to have engaged in "infamous or disgraceful conduct" related to disrupting democratic processes from working in North Carolina state government, including universities and community colleges. The bill applies to all state employees and contractors hired on or after July 1, 2025, with due process protections requiring written notice, evidence disclosure, and a hearing opportunity before denial or termination. It directly affects individuals with convictions or findings related to the Capitol events, excluding pardoned individuals and requiring clear evidence for "infamous conduct" determinations. The law becomes effective July 1, 2025, for all new and existing employment decisions.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 25, 2025 Last action Mar 26, 2025
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Filed Edition 1 · 3 edits
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The bill underwent technical formatting updates during its transition from filing to first edition. The main changes involve updating the bill number designation, adding the specific referral date to the Rules and Operations Committee, and updating the document tracking numbers. No substantive policy changes were made to the bill's content.
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Updated bill tracking number from DRS35237-LR-47D to S646-v-1

Added specific referral date (March 26, 2025) to the Rules and Operations of the Senate

Updated page header from DRS35237-LR-47D to Senate Bill 646-First Edition

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Mar 26, 2025
Committee
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
upper
Mar 25, 2025
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2 primary · 6 co-sponsors

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