NC Political News Briefs
RALEIGH — Recent North Carolina state government activity includes several newly chaptered session laws, election rulemaking deadlines and additional statewide legislative updates.
Court and procedural changes become law
Senate Bill 648 became Session Law 2026-49 on July 8 after being signed by Gov. Josh Stein on July 7. The bill, titled “Winter Sports Safety and Accidents,” includes broad provisions involving courts, guardianship, settlement proceedings, juror training materials, court recordings, State Bar disciplinary authority and landlord-tenant attorney fee recovery. Source: NCGA Senate Bill 648 / Session Law 2026-49.
Wildlife Resources changes become law
House Bill 747 became Session Law 2026-43 on July 8. The bill is titled “2026 Wildlife Resources Changes” and includes statutes involving wildlife, boating, license plates, motor vehicles, conservation, hunting and fishing, safety equipment and the Wildlife Resources Commission. Source: NCGA House Bill 747 / Session Law 2026-43.
Absentee ballot rules hearing set for July 16
The State Board of Elections has scheduled a public hearing for 9 a.m. July 16 on proposed absentee voting rules. The comment period for the absentee voting rules has been extended through July 16. Source: State Board of Elections.
Crypto kiosk bill now chaptered
House Bill 920, the Virtual Currency Kiosk Consumer Protection Act, became Session Law 2026-45 on July 8 after being signed July 7. NCPN previously reported the bill had been sent to the governor; the new action is final enactment. Source: NCGA House Bill 920 / Session Law 2026-45.
