Upcoming legislative action

Establishes permitless concealed carry for most North Carolinians 18 and older (with an optional permit system retained), bars carry for people meeting 14 disqualifying criteria such as a pending felony indictment, raises criminal penalties for firearm assaults on law enforcement and other first responders, and increases survivor benefits for the families of first responders killed on duty. The Governor vetoed the bill; it is back on the House calendar, likely for an override vote.

Filed by Britt, Daniel, and Settle. Last action: placed on the calendar for 21 April 2026. Changes Chapters 113 (conservation and natural resources), 14 (criminal law), 143 (state departments and agencies), and 74G (campus police) of the General Statutes.

Originally created enhanced drug-offense penalties within 100-300 feet of homeless shelters; Senate amendments expanded it to bar public camping statewide unless a local government designates specific sites meeting state-certified standards for safety, sanitation, and behavioral-health services, with residents and business owners able to sue for an injunction if a site falls short. The Governor vetoed the bill; it is back on the House calendar, likely for an override vote.

Filed by Rhyne, Chesser, and Pickett. Last action: placed on the calendar for 4 August 2026. Changes Chapters 160D (local planning and development regulation) and 90 (medicine and controlled substances) of the General Statutes.