North Carolina Bills

died · North Carolina · Senate Apr 28, 2026

SB 849: Real Tickets, Real Fans Act.

SB 849, known as the Real Tickets, Real Fans Act, aims to protect consumers in North Carolina by regulating how entertainment event tickets are sold and resold. The bill defines specific terms like 'bots' and 'speculative tickets' and requires ticket sellers to clearly display the total price, including all mandatory fees, before a purchase is completed. It also prohibits the sale of speculative tickets, which are tickets not yet owned by the seller, and bans resellers from selling more than one copy of the same ticket. Additionally, the law restricts resellers from selling tickets before they are made available to the general public unless authorized by the event organizer.

in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 28, 2026

HB 1054: Government Employee Raises and Retiree Cost-of-Living Adjustment.

This bill establishes new salary schedules for public school teachers and principals in North Carolina effective for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. It sets specific monthly pay rates for teachers based on years of experience and adds bonuses for those with advanced certifications or degrees, while also adjusting compensation for school support staff like nurses and counselors. Principals will receive annual salaries determined by their school's student enrollment and performance growth scores over the previous three years. Additionally, the legislation enhances sick leave benefits for state employees and provides a cost-of-living adjustment for certain retirees.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · North Carolina · Senate Apr 27, 2026

SB 833: Restore Down-Zoning Char/Meck and Others.

This bill restores the power of local governments in Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, and the towns of Cornelius, Davidson, and Huntersville to initiate down-zoning changes. It defines down-zoning as reducing land density, limiting permitted land uses, or creating nonconformities in non-residential areas. Under the new rules, these local governments can proceed with down-zoning without needing written consent from every affected property owner, reversing a previous requirement that blocked such initiatives. The law applies immediately and retroactively to December 11, 2024, allowing affected ordinances to be treated as if they were in place before that date.

Topics ✗ Housing

in committee · North Carolina · Senate Apr 27, 2026

SB 831: 25-Year Retirement for First Responders.

This bill expands retirement options for first responders in North Carolina, including law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services personnel, by allowing them to retire with full benefits after completing 25 years of service. It establishes a new retirement provision effective January 1, 2027, which calculates pension amounts based on a specific percentage of average final compensation multiplied by years of service, rather than requiring employees to wait until age 55 or meet stricter age and service thresholds. The legislation also clarifies definitions for these roles within state and local retirement systems and ensures that individuals killed in the line of duty can access these benefits regardless of their age. Additionally, the bill permits eligible first responders to retire electronically or in writing after meeting the 25-year service requirement, even if they do not retire immediately upon becoming eligible.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 27, 2026

HB 1043: Curriculum Honesty, Compliance, and Child Safety Act.

This bill, known as the Curriculum Honesty, Compliance, and Child Safety Act, establishes new rules for North Carolina public schools regarding parental rights and curriculum content. It requires schools to obtain parental consent before changing a student's name or gender designation in records and mandates that parents be notified before their child receives counseling related to sexuality or gender identity. Additionally, the legislation prohibits any instruction on gender identity or sexual activity in grades kindergarten through fourth grade, with exceptions only for answering student-initiated questions. The bill also creates mechanisms for enforcement, allowing parents to sue schools for violations and authorizing state auditors to investigate noncompliance.

Topics ✗ Education

in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 27, 2026

HB 1044: Justice in Mental Health Act.

This bill aims to improve the connection between the court system and mental health services in North Carolina to reduce unnecessary jail time. It directs state agencies to create training for judges and staff on spotting mental health risks and to build a framework for sending court-involved individuals to treatment instead of detention. The legislation also updates legal standards for determining when someone is a danger to others and provides funding to support these new programs and data-sharing systems.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare

in committee · North Carolina · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 1037: Even-Year Elections/4-Year Mayor Term/Belville.

This bill modifies the town charter of Belville, North Carolina, to shift municipal elections from odd-numbered to even-numbered years and extend the mayor's term from two to four years. Under these changes, the mayor and all board of commissioners members will serve four-year terms on a staggered schedule, beginning with elections in 2028. To ensure a smooth transition, the bill extends the current terms of officials whose positions would otherwise expire in 2027 and 2029 by one year. These adjustments align the town's election cycle with the state's standard for even-year voting while reducing the frequency of mayoral elections.