North Carolina S771 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow disaster relief for businesses affected by major natural disasters.

North Carolina S771 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to allow disaster relief in the form of real property restoration for businesses affected by major natural disasters declared by the federal government. This exception would otherwise be prohibited by the emoluments clause. The amendment will be submitted to voters in the statewide primary election on March 3, 2026. If approved, it would permit the state to provide disaster relief to businesses for restoring privately-owned built structures damaged by natural disasters.

North Carolina S771 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow disaster relief for businesses affected by major natural disasters.

North Carolina S771 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to allow disaster relief in the form of real property restoration for businesses affected by major natural disasters declared by the federal government. This exception would otherwise be prohibited by the emoluments clause. The amendment will be submitted to voters in the statewide primary election on March 3, 2026. If approved, it would permit the state to provide disaster relief to businesses for restoring privately-owned built structures damaged by natural disasters.