SB 994 North Carolina Senate · 2025-2026 Session

Early Voting Procedures at Fire Stations.

This bill requires county election boards in North Carolina to implement specific safety and logistical measures when using fire stations as early voting locations. The law mandates that these sites provide traffic control, physical security for staff and voters, phone assistance, clear signage, and legal protection against damage claims. Additionally, the bill ensures that the fire station's normal operations and accessibility remain unaffected during voting hours. These provisions apply to all elections occurring on or after the date the law is enacted.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 Last action May 4, 2026
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Filed Edition 1 · 2 edits
MINOR
This bill update standardizes the bill's identification number and removes the specific bill tracking code, likely to align with a new official numbering system. It also updates the referral information to reflect a specific Senate Rules committee and a new date, indicating the bill has moved forward in the legislative process.
TECHNICAL

The bill's internal tracking code was changed from 'DRS35416-LUe-115' to 'S994-v-1', reflecting a standardization of the bill's identifier.

TIMELINE

A specific referral date of May 4, 2026, was added to the Rules and Operations of the Senate, clarifying when the bill was officially assigned to that committee.

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May 4, 2026
Committee
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
upper
Apr 30, 2026
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2 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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