H469

Restoring Rivalries Act

Introduced·3/20/25

North Carolina H469 mandates regular athletic competitions between high-enrollment UNC institutions in football, basketball, baseball, and softball.

North Carolina H469, the Restoring Rivalries Act, requires high-enrollment constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina to regularly compete against one another in football, basketball, baseball, and softball. The bill defines eligible sports and high-enrollment institutions, mandating at least three home or away games for low-game count sports and at least one home or away game for high-game count sports. This act aims to preserve regional rivalries, economic benefits, and fan engagement, effective from the 2026-2027 academic year.

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Higher Education Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Mar 24, 2025

House

Passed 1st Reading

Mar 24, 2025

House

Ref to the Com on Higher Education, if favorable, State and Local Government, if favorable, Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

Mar 20, 2025

House

Filed