The North Carolina General Assembly convened on July 29 to take up a slate of legislation that Gov. Josh Stein had vetoed within the last month. More votes are expected throughout the day, but here is the status of those override votes after this morning’s action:
Senate Bills
Freedom to Carry NC: OVERRIDDEN BY SENATE
SB 50 allows permitless concealed carry of handguns for adults aged 18 and over.
North Carolina Border Protection Act: OVERRIDDEN BY SENATE
SB 153 mandates cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and empowers residents to sue local governments that adopt “sanctuary” policies.
Eliminating DEI in Public K–12 Education: OVERRIDDEN BY SENATE
SB 227 would prohibit DEI offices and diversity trainings in public schools by targeting divisive concepts like race-based success.
Eliminating DEI in Public Higher Education: OVERRIDDEN BY SENATE
SB 558 prohibits DEI offices and statements on UNC System campuses and community colleges. Opponents argue it “chills” free speech, while supporters argue it combats divisive campus practices.
Charter School Changes: OVERRIDDEN BY BOTH CHAMBERS
SB 254 expands charter-school authority by empowering the Charter Schools Review Board. The Board of Education criticized the measure as unconstitutional. Overridden in the Senate 30-19 and 74-46 in the House.
The Power Bill Reduction Act: OVERRIDDEN BY BOTH CHAMBERS
SB 266 repeals North Carolina’s interim 2030 carbon-reduction mandate, projected to save consumers $15 billion by eliminating costly compliance measures. Overridden in the Senate 30-18 and 74-46 in the House.
PerSonAl PRivacy PRotection Act: OVERRIDDEN BY BOTH CHAMBERS
SB 416 bars state agencies from collecting or disclosing nonprofit donor data and imposes penalties on officials who disclose that information. The legislature passed the bill, but Stein vetoed it, citing unrelated amendments. GOP lawmakers argued it protects free speech. It was overridden by a vote in the Senate of 30-19 and 74-46 in the House.
House Bills
Firearms Law Revisions: OVERRIDDEN BY both chambErs
HB 193 Overridden in the House 72-48. The Senate voted 29-19 to override.
Prevent Sexual Exploitation/Women and Minors: OVERRIDDEN BY both chambers
HB 805 defines sex in state law based on biological attributes and bars K-12 schools from placing male and female students in the same sleeping quarters. It also prohibits state funds for gender-transition procedures in correctional facilities and increases the statute of limitations on lawsuits for transition surgeries to 10 years. Overridden in the House 72-48, and 30-19 in the Senate.
Clarify Powers of State Auditor: OVERRIDDEN BY both chambers
HB 549 would give the auditor broader access to state agencies’ databases, digital records, facilities, and property. One Democrat voted in favor. Overridden in the House 72-48, and 30-19 in the Senate.
Limit Rules With Substantial Financial Costs: OVERRIDDEN BY both chambErs
HB 402, formally known as the REINS Act, would require greater legislative scrutiny for rules that impose high financial costs on state businesses and residents. Three House Democrats voted in favor of the bill. Overridden in the House 73-47, and 30-19 in the Senate.
The Criminal Illegal Alien Enforcement Act: OVERRIDDEN BY HOUSE
HB 318 tightens the timeline on the law mandating that law enforcement alert ICE before an illegal alien criminal suspect is scheduled to be released. This is one of two bills that the House Republican Caucus is focused on to target politically vulnerable Democrats ahead of the 2026 midterms. Overriden in the House 72-48.
Expedited Removal of Unauthorized Persons
HB 96: Stein vetoed the bill, stating that while he generally supported its core provisions, he opposed an added amendment that increased regulation of pet stores.
Equality in State Agencies/Prohibition on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
HB 171 bans diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in state government agencies. No House Democrats voted to support this bill.
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