S.207

Litter Law/Rebuttable Presumption

Chamber Passed·5/6/25

Establishes a rebuttable presumption of littering if litter includes documents bearing a person's name.

North Carolina S207 creates a rebuttable presumption that a person committed littering if the litter includes documents or objects clearly bearing the person's name, such as bank statements or medical bills. This presumption applies unless the litter is disposed of in an authorized receptacle or on designated property. The bill also outlines penalties for littering, including community service and property restoration. It becomes effective December 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 44–0 · May 6, 2025
Current
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Second Reading

44 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

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5 Absent

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Calendar

May 1, 2025

9:00 AM

Rules and Operations of the Senate Hearing

May 1, 2025

9:00 AM

Rules and Operations of the Senate Hearing

History

May 6, 2025

Senate

Passed 2nd Reading

May 6, 2025

Senate

Passed 3rd Reading

May 6, 2025

Senate

Special Message Sent To House