H251

Various Disaster Recovery Reforms

Complete·6/26/25

North Carolina H251 prohibits discrimination in state disaster recovery assistance based on political affiliation.

North Carolina H251 amends state law to prohibit discrimination in state disaster recovery assistance based on political affiliation or political speech. The bill ensures that no U.S. citizen or legal resident of North Carolina shall be denied or discriminated against by the state or its agencies and employees for disaster recovery assistance. Violation of this provision is classified as a Class I felony. The act becomes effective December 1, 2025, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

113 Yea

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1 Nay

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6 Absent

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Calendar

May 22, 2025

9:30 AM

Rules and Operations of the Senate Hearing

May 22, 2025

9:30 AM

Rules and Operations of the Senate Hearing

History

Jun 26, 2025

Signed by Gov. 6/26/2025

Jun 26, 2025

Ch. SL 2025-18

Jun 19, 2025

Pres. To Gov. 6/19/2025