The North Carolina Supreme Court is considering a constitutional challenge to the state law prohibiting people convicted of felonies from possessing firearms.
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New NC law changes crime victim support and emergency equipment transfers
A new North Carolina law changes crime victim compensation and gives emergency officials more authority to transfer disaster equipment.
Adult correction bill becomes North Carolina law
Senate Bill 355 became Session Law 2026-44 on July 8, making statewide changes involving adult correction, probation, prison security and monitoring.
Stein signs 2026 state budget into law
Gov. Josh Stein signed Senate Bill 257 into law July 7, enacting North Carolina’s 2026 state budget and signing a related budget technical corrections bill.
Stein signs public safety, housing and state workforce bills
Gov. Josh Stein signed four bills into law addressing gang activity, involuntary commitment, housing development rules, stormwater incentives and state government employment.
Drug-free zones and public camping bill sent to governor
House Bill 437, dealing with drug-free zones near homeless service facilities and unauthorized public camping, was presented to the governor July 2.
Involuntary commitment and public safety bill ordered enrolled
House Bill 1104, dealing with involuntary commitment, court capacity proceedings and public safety, was ordered enrolled July 1.
Human trafficking and minors bill sent to governor
House Bill 83, a statewide bill involving minors and human trafficking, was presented to Gov. Josh Stein on June 25.
NC House calendar includes vetoed concealed carry bill Thursday
Senate Bill 50, titled “Freedom to Carry NC,” was listed under unfinished business on the North Carolina House calendar for June 25.
NC lawmakers take up election, public safety and regulatory bills as House and Senate return
North Carolina lawmakers return to session Wednesday with bills on election law, public safety, coastal regulation, wildlife and adult correction scheduled in key Rules committees.
Governor Stein Takes Action on Several Bills (video included)
Governor Josh Stein signed six bills into law today, including measures to modernize state investments, support veteran law enforcement officers, and expand access to social work services. From improving pension investment flexibility to easing licensure for out-of-state social workers, these new laws aim to strengthen public services and workforce capacity across North Carolina.
Hooks retires after four years of storms, riots, and a pandemic
Hooks, secretary of the state Department of Public Safety, has served in the role since the beginning of Cooper’s first term. He helped oversee North Carolina's response to hurricanes, violence in understaffed prisons, mob teardowns of Confederate statues on public property, last summer’s riots and protests, and the COVID pandemic.