Rep. Allison Dahle

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 81 requires insurance institutions and agents to obtain written consent from applicants and policyholders before collecting, receiving, selling, or using vehicle telematics data. The bill mandates that individuals be notified how their telematics data will be used and that they can revoke consent at any time. Insurers must provide a reasonable means for individuals to revoke consent, which must be actioned within 24 hours. A violation of these provisions would be considered an unfair trade practice, with the act becoming effective October 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 627 requires local governments to allow the construction of at least one accessory dwelling unit (ADU) for each single-family home in residential zones, aiming to increase affordable housing options. The bill prohibits local governments from imposing certain restrictions, such as minimum parking requirements, banning long-term rentals of both units, or setting maximum ADU sizes under 800 square feet. However, local governments may still regulate aspects like setbacks or require ADUs to be smaller than the primary dwelling. Local governments must adopt regulations by January 1, 2027, or ADUs will be permitted without any local limitations.

Maddy summaryHB 444, the Homeowners Association Reform Bill, proposes changes to laws governing both homeowners and unit owner associations, directly affecting these organizations and their members. It stipulates that association declaration amendments only apply to owners whose properties are conveyed after the amendment takes effect. The bill also regulates managing agent contracts, limits an association's ability to enforce parking restrictions on public streets, and caps fees for lender-requested documents during property sales. Additionally, it mandates prelitigation mediation for disputes and requires the Department of Justice to collect and report on related complaints.

Maddy summaryHB 57 officially designates the Veterans History Museum of the Carolinas, located in Transylvania County, as the State's Veterans History Museum. This bill amends Chapter 145 of the General Statutes to formalize this adoption.

Maddy summaryHB 97 adds stomach cancer (gastric cancer) to the list of occupationally related cancers that qualify firefighters for "killed in the line of duty" benefits under North Carolina's Public Safety Employees' Death Benefits Act. This means firefighters who die from stomach cancer directly linked to their firefighting duties will automatically be eligible for death benefits, easing the process for families seeking compensation. The bill appropriates $500,000 annually from 2025-2027 to cover these benefits. It takes effect July 1, 2025, applying to qualifying deaths occurring on or after that date.

Maddy summaryHB 512 creates an exemption to the practice of veterinary medicine for emergency medical services (EMS) personnel. This allows EMS personnel, excluding dispatchers, to provide emergency medical transport and services to injured K-9 police animals or certified search and rescue dogs at an emergency scene. The bill also grants limited immunity from prosecution for EMS personnel who act in good faith when providing such care. However, this immunity does not extend to gross negligence, wanton conduct, or intentional wrongdoing.

Maddy summaryHB 254 designates the fourth Thursday of March each year as Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day in North Carolina. This officially recognizes and honors the legacy of the African-American pilots, navigators, bombardiers, instructors, and support staff who trained at Tuskegee Institute from 1941 to 1949.

Maddy summaryHB 649 directs the North Carolina Collaboratory to study the state's county tier designation system. The study will examine potential changes to the criteria used for ranking counties, how tier designations are assigned, and the ranking timeframe. It will evaluate the impact of these changes on all 100 counties, programs that use the tier system, and the ease of doing business in the state. The Collaboratory is required to submit a preliminary report by December 2025 and a final report by December 2026.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 107 designates the second week of November each year as Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP) Awareness Week in North Carolina. Additionally, it encourages local boards of education to develop and offer seizure awareness training for school personnel who are responsible for students with epilepsy or who are otherwise predisposed to seizures. This training aims to provide school staff with information to support these students.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 110 establishes the National Guard Student Loan Repayment Program in North Carolina. This program provides student loan repayment awards to active members of the North Carolina National Guard, incentivizing them to begin or complete a term of service of at least three years. Awards cannot exceed the recipient's total student loan debt or $50,000 for a three-year service term, with potential for additional funds for longer service. Recipients must sign an agreement to repay a portion of the award if they voluntarily terminate their service early. The bill appropriates over $25.5 million to a new fund for the program for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.