H186

The Stars and Stripes Commitment Act

Chamber Passed·3/20/25

North Carolina H186 mandates daily recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance in public schools and at meetings of educational governing bodies.

North Carolina H186, known as the Stars and Stripes Commitment Act, requires public schools to schedule the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance daily within one hour of the start of the school day. It also mandates the display of the United States and North Carolina flags in classrooms when available. Additionally, the bill requires meetings of the State Board of Education and governing bodies of public school units to begin with the Pledge of Allegiance. These provisions do not compel students to stand, salute the flag, or recite the Pledge of Allegiance.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 113–2 · Mar 20, 2025
Current
Rules and Operations of the Senate Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Second Reading

113 Yea

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2 Nay

DD

5 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 17, 2025

4:00 PM

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Hearing

Mar 17, 2025

4:15 PM

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Hearing

History

Mar 20, 2025

House

Regular Message Sent To Senate

Mar 20, 2025

Senate

Regular Message Received From House

Mar 20, 2025

Senate

Passed 1st Reading