North Carolina Bill Book

The bill would give a tax break to people or companies that build or improve local infrastructure to make communities more resilient.

Citizens could see lower taxes if the credit encourages more projects, but the state may lose revenue that could have funded other services.

Construction

• Accountability (neutral) — no changes to accountability. Bill does not alter who can be sued or held responsible
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — no impact on personal rights. Bill does not affect individual legal rights
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — cost shift unclear. Tax credit reduces revenue but does not specify who pays
• Process Transparency (neutral) — standard legislative process. Bill is in early stage, no special transparency measures
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — no funding changes. Bill creates tax credit, does not allocate new spending

• Official text (NC S521)https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S521
• LegiScan — S521https://legiscan.com/NC/bill/S521/2025

The bill would stop insurers from using AI tools to decide Medicaid and private health claims, changing how your coverage is handled.

Citizens could lose fast claim decisions if insurers can’t use AI, but they may avoid unfair computer decisions that could cut benefits.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — Neutral impact. Limiting AI may reduce automated decision‑making but does not add new oversight.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — Neutral impact. Restricts AI use, which could protect against algorithmic bias, but also limits speedy processing.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Neutral impact. No clear shift of costs is described.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Neutral impact. Bill text does not specify new reporting or transparency requirements.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — Neutral impact. No funding changes are mentioned.

• Official text (NC H565)https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H565
• LegiScan — H565https://legiscan.com/NC/bill/H565/2025

The bill would let emergency vehicles use software to change traffic lights, helping them get to emergencies faster.

Citizens could see quicker response times for fire trucks and ambulances, but the cost of the system may fall on local taxpayers.

Software vendors

• Accountability (neutral) — no info. Bill text does not specify who is responsible for the software.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — no info. No changes to citizen rights are described.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — no info. Funding source for the software is not mentioned.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — no info. No details on oversight or reporting requirements.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — no info. No indication of who benefits financially.

• Official text (NC S930)https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S930
• LegiScan — S930https://legiscan.com/NC/bill/S930/2025

The bill would change the fees you pay when you use a credit or charge card, affecting how much you owe each month.

If passed, the bill could lower or raise credit card costs, so everyday shoppers should watch the debate and tell their representatives what they want.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — unknown impact on holding banks accountable. Bill text does not specify new oversight mechanisms
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — unclear if consumer rights are changed. No language about suing or consumer protections
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — cost impact not defined. Bill may shift fees but details are missing
• Process Transparency (neutral) — no transparency provisions identified. Official summary provides no procedural changes
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — no funding changes mentioned. Bill does not reference new spending or revenue

• Official text (NC H13)https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H13
• LegiScan — H13https://legiscan.com/NC/bill/H13/2025

The bill would change how credit unions operate in North Carolina, affecting members and the credit union industry.

Citizens should watch this bill because it could reshape services they get from credit unions, possibly altering fees, access, or protections.

Credit Unions

• Accountability (neutral) — No information provided. Official text gives no specifics about accountability changes.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No information provided. Official text gives no specifics about rights or protections.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — No information provided. Official text gives no specifics about cost shifts.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — No information provided. Official text gives no specifics about procedural changes.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No information provided. Official text gives no specifics about funding.

• Official text (NC H187)https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H187
• LegiScan — H187https://legiscan.com/NC/bill/H187/2025

The bill would change the hotel occupancy tax in Nash and Rocky Mount, which could affect how much guests pay for a room.

If the tax goes up, travelers may see higher prices, and local hotels could pay more; if it goes down, rooms might get cheaper.

Hotels

• Accountability (neutral) — No clear impact on accountability. Bill only changes tax rate, does not add oversight.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No rights removed or added. Occupancy tax does not affect legal rights of citizens.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Unclear cost shift. Tax change could shift cost to travelers or hotels, not specified.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Standard legislative process. Bill has been ordered enrolled and ratified.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No funding direction indicated. Bill does not specify new funding sources or allocations.

• Official text (NC H332)https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H332
• LegiScan — H332https://legiscan.com/NC/bill/H332/2025

This bill would change how the death penalty is handled in North Carolina, which could affect many people's lives.

It is important to pay attention to this bill because it could change how justice is served in serious cases. People should think about what this means for fairness and safety.

Nobody / Symbolic

• Accountability (neutral) — Unclear effects on accountability in the justice system.. The bill does not specify how it will hold the system accountable.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — Potentially mixed effects on rights.. Changes may affect the rights of those facing the death penalty.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Costs are uncertain.. The financial impact of the changes is not mentioned.

• Official text (NC H270)https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H270
• LegiScan — H270https://legiscan.com/NC/bill/H270/2025

This bill would change rules for credit property insurance, which could affect how much people pay.

People should pay attention to this bill because it could change their insurance costs. If it passes, it might make insurance more expensive or harder to get.

• Accountability (neutral) — No clear accountability measures are mentioned.. Unknown
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — The bill's impact on consumer rights is unclear.. Unknown
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — It's uncertain who will bear the costs of changes.. Unknown
• Process Transparency (neutral) — The process for this bill is not very transparent.. Unknown
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No funding changes are mentioned.. Unknown

• Official text (NC H347)https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H347
• LegiScan — H347https://legiscan.com/NC/bill/H347/2025

The bill would try to keep taxes low and stop the state from charging local governments extra costs.

People should keep an eye on this bill because it could stop new fees from hitting their tax bills or local services, but the exact rules are not clear yet, so the real effect is uncertain.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — No clear changes to who can be held responsible. The bill text does not specify new accountability measures
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No explicit impact on personal rights. The summary gives no detail on rights changes
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — Unclear cost shifting. It is not clear if costs move to taxpayers or local governments
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Bill is only introduced. No voting or amendment details yet
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No funding provisions mentioned. The text does not allocate money

• Official text (NC H1213)https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H1213
• LegiScan — H1213https://legiscan.com/NC/bill/H1213/2025

The bill would change state Medicaid rules so they follow federal law, affecting who can qualify for benefits.

If the bill passes, people who were left out of Medicaid might become eligible, while others could lose coverage if new rules are stricter. This could change how many families get health help, so voters should watch the bill now.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — no clear change. Bill does not add new oversight or reporting requirements.
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — neutral effect. Eligibility changes could help or hurt individuals, but no explicit rights removal.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — unclear cost shift. Text does not specify who will pay for any eligibility changes.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — no extra steps. Bill does not require new public hearings or disclosures.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — no funding provision. No funding changes are mentioned.

• Official text (NC S378)https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S378
• LegiScan — S378https://legiscan.com/NC/bill/S378/2025

This bill would bring back special tax help to build and fix homes, making it easier for families with less money to find a good place to live.

This bill is important because it would help more people in North Carolina find safe and affordable homes. Without these tax credits, it can be harder and more expensive to build places for families who do not earn a lot of money. If this bill passes, it means more families could have a roof over their heads. If it does not pass, it could mean fewer affordable housing options. Now is the time to let your lawmakers know if you think helping people find homes is important.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — Neutral impact. The bill focuses on funding, not on holding anyone accountable for past actions or mistakes.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Helps access to housing. By making housing more affordable, the bill would help more people secure a basic need: a safe place to live.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — State helps fund housing for low-income. The state would give tax credits, meaning it would pay less in taxes to help build and fix homes for people who need them. This shifts the cost of making housing affordable from individuals to the state.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Neutral impact. The bill does not change how transparent government processes are.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Funds low-income housing. This bill would provide money through tax credits to support housing for people with low incomes.

Pushing for it: Low-income families and housing developers
Bearing the cost: North Carolina state budget/taxpayers

• Official text (NC H467)https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H467
• LegiScan — H467https://legiscan.com/NC/bill/H467/2025

This bill would bring back money for families with kids, helping them pay for things they need.

If this bill passes, families could get extra money to support their children. Now is the time to show your support for this important help.

Everyday People

• Funding Tilt (helps) — This bill would provide financial support to families.. Reenacting the Child Tax Credit means more money for families.

Pushing for it: families with children
Bearing the cost: Unknown

• Official text (NC H628)https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H628
• LegiScan — H628https://legiscan.com/NC/bill/H628/2025

This bill would give working people and families money back at tax time, helping them keep more of what they earn.

This bill would bring back a tax credit that helps working people get more money back when they file their taxes. This means families could have more money for food, rent, or other important things. It helps people who work hard but do not earn a lot of money. Some people might say that giving tax credits costs the state money, but supporters believe it helps families and the local economy. This bill is just starting, so now is the time to tell your lawmakers if you think this help is important for North Carolina families.

Everyday People

• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — Helps working families keep more money. The bill would reenact the Earned Income Tax Credit, which means working people would get money back from their taxes, shifting some financial benefit to them.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Provides direct financial benefit to low-to-moderate income workers. The Earned Income Tax Credit directly puts money back into the pockets of working individuals and families, helping them with their finances.

Pushing for it: Working families and individuals
Bearing the cost: North Carolina state government

• Official text (NC S211)https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S211
• LegiScan — S211https://legiscan.com/NC/bill/S211/2025

This bill would give working people more money back at tax time, helping them pay for important things like food and bills.

The Earned Income Tax Credit helps people who work hard but do not make a lot of money. It gives them a refund when they file their taxes, which can be a big help for families trying to make ends meet. This money can be used for everyday needs like groceries, rent, or school supplies. Bringing this credit back would mean more money in the pockets of working North Carolinians, helping them and their local communities. It is important to support this bill now while it is still being considered by lawmakers.

Everyday People

• Funding Tilt (helps) — Helps working families. The bill would bring back a tax credit that gives money back to working people when they file their taxes, helping those with lower incomes.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — Benefits low-income workers. The state would forgo some tax revenue, but this money would go directly to working families to help them with expenses.

Pushing for it: Working families and individuals
Bearing the cost: North Carolina state budget

• Official text (NC S924)https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S924
• LegiScan — S924https://legiscan.com/NC/bill/S924/2025

This bill would let people keep more of their money by not taxing tips, overtime, and bonus pay, helping them have more cash.

This bill would mean people who earn tips, work overtime, or get bonuses would see more money in their paychecks. It would leave more cash in the pockets of workers, especially those in service jobs. The state would collect less tax money, which could affect what services the state pays for. People should pay attention now because it is still moving through the legislature and could become law, changing how much money they take home.

Workers

• Accountability (neutral) — No direct impact on accountability of powerful entities.. The bill focuses on tax policy for individual income, not corporate or government accountability.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Helps people keep more of their earned money.. By removing state taxes on specific income types, the bill would allow individuals to retain a larger portion of their earnings, providing a financial benefit.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — Workers keep more of their pay, state collects less tax.. The financial 'cost' would be a reduction in state tax revenue, while the benefit would go directly to workers through increased take-home pay.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — No information provided about process transparency.. The official text and summary do not contain details regarding the transparency of the legislative process for this bill.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Reduces state tax revenue, increasing individual take-home pay.. The bill would shift funds from the state's general revenue to individual workers by reducing the tax burden on certain types of income.

Pushing for it: Workers who earn tips, overtime, or bonuses
Bearing the cost: North Carolina state government

• Official text (NC H11)https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H11
• LegiScan — H11https://legiscan.com/NC/bill/H11/2025

This bill would make landlords tell renters about all fees up front, so you know what you're paying before you sign.

This bill would help renters avoid surprise fees from their landlords. Right now, some landlords might add fees later that renters did not know about when they moved in. This bill would make sure landlords have to tell you about all fees before you agree to rent. This means you would know the full cost of renting a place from the start. Some might say this could make things harder for landlords, but it mostly helps renters make better choices about where to live.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Landlords would be more accountable for their fees.. The bill would require landlords to provide notice of fees, making them more accountable for what they charge.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Renters would have more protection against hidden fees.. Renters would be protected from unexpected costs by knowing all fees upfront, improving their consumer rights.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — Renters would avoid unexpected costs.. Renters would not be surprised by hidden fees, helping them budget better and avoid unexpected financial burdens.
• Process Transparency (helps) — Makes fee process more transparent.. The bill's title 'Notice Requirements for Landlord Fees' directly implies increased transparency in the rental process.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No specific funding mentioned.. The official text does not mention any specific funding or financial appropriations related to the bill.

Pushing for it: Renters, by helping them avoid hidden fees
Bearing the cost: Landlords, who might lose some hidden fee income

• Official text (NC H990)https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H990
• LegiScan — H990https://legiscan.com/NC/bill/H990/2025

This bill would make it easier for people to understand how to challenge their property tax bill, helping them save money.

When property taxes go up, it can be confusing to know how to fight it. This bill aims to make the process of appealing your property tax bill much clearer and easier to understand. It would help regular people feel more in control and potentially save money if they believe their taxes are too high. This is important because everyone deserves to understand how their government works and how to stand up for their rights.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Makes the process clearer. The bill aims to make the property tax appeal process more transparent for citizens, which can increase accountability for tax assessors.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Helps people understand their rights. By increasing transparency, the bill would help property owners better understand and use their right to appeal tax assessments.
• Who Bears the Cost (neutral) — No direct cost shift mentioned. The official text does not specify any direct cost shifts related to this transparency measure.
• Process Transparency (helps) — Directly improves process clarity. The bill's stated purpose is to improve the transparency of the property tax appeal process, making it easier for people to navigate.
• Funding Tilt (neutral) — No funding details provided. The bill text does not contain information about specific funding or financial allocations.

Pushing for it: Property owners who appeal
Bearing the cost: Local tax authorities (potential administrative costs)

• Official text (NC H101)https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H101
• LegiScan — H101https://legiscan.com/NC/bill/H101/2025

This bill would help people save money on solar energy costs by giving them a tax credit.

If this bill passes, more families could afford solar energy, helping them save money and use clean energy. Now is the time to support it.

Everyday People

• Funding Tilt (helps) — Encourages investment in renewable energy. Tax credits can make solar energy more affordable.

• Official text (NC H131)https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H131
• LegiScan — H131https://legiscan.com/NC/bill/H131/2025

This bill would give jobless people more money each week and offer a tax break to businesses for their 2025 unemployment insurance payments.

This bill is good for people who lose their jobs because it would give them more money to live on. It also helps businesses by lowering their taxes for a year. This means more money in people's pockets and less burden on businesses. It's important to watch this bill as it moves through the legislature because it could help many families and companies.

Everyday People

• Accountability (neutral) — Neutral. The bill focuses on benefits and tax credits, not government accountability.
• Rights & Protections (helps) — Helps people. It would increase the maximum unemployment benefits, giving more financial support to people who lose their jobs.
• Who Bears the Cost (helps) — State bears cost for benefit increase and tax credit. The state would fund the increased unemployment benefits and provide a tax credit for businesses, shifting some financial burden from individuals and companies.
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Standard process. The bill is moving through the standard legislative process, having passed one chamber.
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Benefits jobless people and businesses. The bill would provide more money to jobless individuals and a tax break to businesses, tilting funding towards these groups.

Pushing for it: Jobless individuals and businesses
Bearing the cost: State budget

• Official text (NC H48)https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H48
• LegiScan — H48https://legiscan.com/NC/bill/H48/2025

Families with kids would get a tax credit that puts money back on their paycheck each year.

This bill could help low‑income families cover everyday costs, but it also means the state will spend money, so voters should watch the budget impact.

Everyday People

• Accountability (helps) — Adds benefit to families. Provides tax credit to households with children
• Rights & Protections (neutral) — No direct rights change. Does not alter legal rights
• Who Bears the Cost (hurts) — State funds credit. Tax credit reduces state revenue, shifting cost to taxpayers
• Process Transparency (neutral) — Standard legislative process. Bill is in early stage, no special transparency measures
• Funding Tilt (helps) — Targets families with children. Direct cash assistance to households with kids

• Official text (NC S641)https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S641
• LegiScan — S641https://legiscan.com/NC/bill/S641/2025