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IntroducedMar 24, 2025
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Passed SenateApr 30, 2025
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Passed HouseJun 03, 2026
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Became LawAug 11, 2026
North Carolina Senate Bill
Regulatory Reform Act of 2026.
Last Action See all actions
executive • Aug 11, 2026: Ch. SL 2026-59
Latest Bill Text See all bill texts
Summary
Comments on SB 445
Tweets
Whip Lists
Sponsors
Votes
YES: 46
- Applewhite
- Batch
- Blue
- Bradley
- Chaudhuri
- Chitlik
- Everitt
- Garrett
- Grafstein
- Lowe
- Meyer
- Mohammed
- Murdock
- Salvador
- Smith
- Theodros
- Waddell
- Alexander
- Barnes
- Berger
- Brinson
- Britt
- Burgin
- Corbin
- Craven
- Daniel
- Galey
- Hanig
- Hise
- Hollo
- Jackson
- Jarvis
- Johnson
- Jones
- Lazzara
- Lee
- McInnis
- Measmer
- Moffitt
- B. Newton
- Overcash
- Rabon
- Sanderson
- Sawrey
- Sawyer
- Settle
NO: 0
OTHER: 4
YES: 107
- Ager
- Alston
- Baker
- Ball
- Belk
- G. Brown
- K. Brown
- T. Brown
- Buansi
- Budd
- Butler
- Carney
- Cervania
- Clark
- Cohn
- Colvin
- Cook
- Crawford
- Dahle
- Dew
- Greenfield
- Harrison
- Hawkins
- Helfrich
- F. Jackson
- Jeffers
- Johnson-Hostler
- A. Jones
- Liu
- Lofton
- Longest
- Lopez
- Morey
- G. Pierce
- R. Pierce
- Pittman
- Prather
- Price
- Quick
- Reives
- Roberson
- Rubin
- Charles Smith
- Turner
- von Haefen
- Willingham
- Adams
- Almond
- Arp
- Bell
- Biggs
- Blust
- Branson
- Brisson
- Brody
- Cairns
- Campbell
- Carver
- Chesser
- Cotham
- Echevarria
- Ferguson
- Gable
- Goodwin
- Greene
- Destin Hall
- K. Hall
- Hastings
- Howard
- Humphrey
- Huneycutt
- Iler
- N. Jackson
- Johnson
- B. Jones
- Lambeth
- Loftis
- Miller
- Moss
- Paré
- Penny
- Pickett
- Pike
- Pless
- Potts
- Pyrtle
- Reeder
- Rhyne
- Riddell
- Ross
- Schietzelt
- Scott
- Setzer
- Shepard
- Stevens
- Strickland
- Torbett
- Tyson
- Ward
- Warren
- Watford
- Wheatley
- White
- Winslow
- Zenger
NO: 0
NOT VOTING: 5
NO: 97
- Ager
- Alston
- Baker
- Ball
- Belk
- G. Brown
- K. Brown
- T. Brown
- Buansi
- Butler
- Carney
- Cervania
- Clark
- Cohn
- Colvin
- Crawford
- Dahle
- Dew
- Greenfield
- Hawkins
- Helfrich
- F. Jackson
- Jeffers
- Johnson-Hostler
- Liu
- Lofton
- Longest
- Lopez
- Morey
- G. Pierce
- R. Pierce
- Pittman
- Prather
- Price
- Quick
- Roberson
- Rubin
- Charles Smith
- Turner
- von Haefen
- Almond
- Bell
- Biggs
- Blackwell
- Blust
- Branson
- Brisson
- Brody
- Cairns
- Campbell
- Carver
- Chesser
- Cotham
- Dixon
- Eddins
- Ferguson
- Gable
- Goodwin
- Greene
- K. Hall
- Howard
- Humphrey
- Huneycutt
- Iler
- Johnson
- B. Jones
- Lambeth
- Loftis
- Miller
- Moss
- Paré
- Penny
- Pickett
- Pike
- Potts
- Pyrtle
- Reeder
- Rhyne
- Riddell
- Ross
- Schietzelt
- Scott
- Setzer
- Shepard
- Carson Smith
- Stevens
- Strickland
- Torbett
- Tyson
- Warren
- Watford
- Wheatley
- White
- Winslow
- Zenger
NOT VOTING: 2
NO: 98
- Ager
- Alston
- Baker
- Ball
- G. Brown
- K. Brown
- T. Brown
- Buansi
- Butler
- Carney
- Cervania
- Clark
- Cohn
- Colvin
- Crawford
- Dahle
- Dew
- Greenfield
- Hawkins
- Helfrich
- F. Jackson
- Jeffers
- Johnson-Hostler
- A. Jones
- Liu
- Lofton
- Longest
- Lopez
- G. Pierce
- R. Pierce
- Pittman
- Prather
- Price
- Roberson
- Rubin
- Charles Smith
- Turner
- von Haefen
- Willingham
- Almond
- Arp
- Bell
- Biggs
- Blackwell
- Blust
- Branson
- Brisson
- Brody
- Cairns
- Campbell
- Carver
- Chesser
- Cotham
- Dixon
- Eddins
- Ferguson
- Gable
- Goodwin
- Greene
- K. Hall
- Howard
- Humphrey
- Huneycutt
- Iler
- N. Jackson
- Johnson
- B. Jones
- Lambeth
- Loftis
- Miller
- Moss
- Paré
- Penny
- Pickett
- Pike
- Potts
- Pyrtle
- Reeder
- Rhyne
- Riddell
- Ross
- Schietzelt
- Scott
- Setzer
- Shepard
- Carson Smith
- Stevens
- Strickland
- Torbett
- Tyson
- Ward
- Warren
- Watford
- Wheatley
- White
- Winslow
- Zenger
NOT VOTING: 3
YES: 85
- Ager
- G. Brown
- K. Brown
- Buansi
- Carney
- Clark
- Cohn
- Colvin
- Dahle
- Hawkins
- F. Jackson
- Jeffers
- Liu
- Longest
- G. Pierce
- Pittman
- Price
- Reives
- Roberson
- Charles Smith
- Willingham
- Almond
- Arp
- Bell
- Biggs
- Blackwell
- Blust
- Branson
- Brisson
- Brody
- Cairns
- Campbell
- Carver
- Chesser
- Cotham
- Dixon
- Echevarria
- Eddins
- Ferguson
- Gable
- Goodwin
- Greene
- Destin Hall
- K. Hall
- Hastings
- Howard
- Humphrey
- Huneycutt
- Iler
- N. Jackson
- Johnson
- B. Jones
- Lambeth
- Loftis
- Miller
- Moss
- Paré
- Penny
- Pickett
- Pike
- Potts
- Pyrtle
- Reeder
- Rhyne
- Riddell
- Ross
- Schietzelt
- Scott
- Setzer
- Shepard
- Carson Smith
- Stevens
- Strickland
- Torbett
- Tyson
- Ward
- Warren
- Watford
- Wheatley
- White
- Willis
- Winslow
- Zenger
NO: 28
OTHER: 7
YES: 0
NO: 45
OTHER: 5
YES: 84
- Ager
- G. Brown
- K. Brown
- T. Brown
- Buansi
- Carney
- Clark
- Cohn
- Colvin
- Dahle
- Dew
- A. Jones
- Liu
- G. Pierce
- Pittman
- Price
- Quick
- Charles Smith
- Turner
- Willingham
- Adams
- Almond
- Arp
- Balkcom
- Bell
- Biggs
- Blackwell
- Blust
- Branson
- Brisson
- Brody
- Cairns
- Campbell
- Carver
- Chesser
- Davis
- Dixon
- Echevarria
- Eddins
- Ferguson
- Gable
- Gillespie
- Goodwin
- Greene
- Destin Hall
- Hastings
- Howard
- Humphrey
- Huneycutt
- Iler
- N. Jackson
- B. Jones
- Kiger
- Lambeth
- Loftis
- John Lowery
- McNeely
- Miller
- Moss
- Paré
- Penny
- Pickett
- Pike
- Pless
- Potts
- Pyrtle
- Reeder
- Rhyne
- Riddell
- Schietzelt
- Setzer
- Shepard
- Carson Smith
- Strickland
- Torbett
- Tyson
- Ward
- Watford
- Wheatley
- White
- Willis
- Winslow
- Zenger
NO: 26
Actions
- Aug 11, 2026 | executive
- Signed by Gov. 8/11/2026
- Ch. SL 2026-59
- Aug 06, 2026 | executive
- Ratified
- Pres. To Gov. 8/6/2026
- Aug 06, 2026 | Senate
- Ordered Enrolled
- Aug 04, 2026 | House
- Conf Report Adopted
- Jul 30, 2026 | House
- Conf Rpt Withdrawn
- Conf Com #2 Reported
- Cal Pursuant Rule 44(d)
- Placed On Cal For 08/04/2026
- Jul 29, 2026 | Senate
- Conf Com Reported
- Placed on Today's Calendar
- Conf Report Adopted
- Jul 27, 2026 | House
- Conf Com Reported
- Cal Pursuant Rule 44(d)
- Placed On Cal For 08/04/2026
- Jul 02, 2026 | House
- Conferees Changed
- Jul 01, 2026 | House
- Conf Com Appointed
- Jun 24, 2026 | Senate
- Conf Com Appointed
- Jun 23, 2026 | Senate
- Failed Concur In H Com Sub
- Jun 22, 2026 | Senate
- Withdrawn From Com
- Placed On Cal For 06/23/2026
- Jun 08, 2026 | Senate
- Regular Message Received For Concurrence in H Com Sub
- Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
- Jun 04, 2026 | House
- Regular Message Sent To Senate
- Jun 03, 2026 | House
- Amend Adopted A1
- Amend Failed A2
- Amend Failed A3
- Amendment Withdrawn A4
- Passed 2nd Reading
- Passed 3rd Reading
- Ordered Engrossed
- Jun 02, 2026 | House
- Reptd Fav Com Sub 2
- Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Reptd Fav
- Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
- Added to Calendar
- Withdrawn From Cal
- Placed On Cal For 06/03/2026
- May 28, 2026 | House
- Withdrawn From Com
- Re-ref to the Com on Commerce and Economic Development, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- May 20, 2026 | House
- Reptd Fav Com Substitute
- Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- May 18, 2026 | House
- Withdrawn From Com
- Re-ref to the Com on Regulatory Reform, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Jun 10, 2025 | House
- Reptd Fav
- Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- May 29, 2025 | House
- Withdrawn From Com
- Re-ref to the Com on Health, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- May 05, 2025 | House
- Passed 1st Reading
- Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- May 01, 2025 | House
- Regular Message Received From Senate
- May 01, 2025 | Senate
- Regular Message Sent To House
- Apr 30, 2025 | Senate
- Passed 2nd Reading
- Passed 3rd Reading
- Apr 29, 2025 | Senate
- Reptd Fav
- Apr 17, 2025 | Senate
- Reptd Fav Com Substitute
- Com Substitute Adopted
- Re-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
- Apr 02, 2025 | Senate
- Reptd Fav
- Re-ref Com On Health Care
- Mar 26, 2025 | Senate
- Withdrawn From Com
- Re-ref to Regulatory Reform. If fav, re-ref to Health Care. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate
- Mar 25, 2025 | Senate
- Passed 1st Reading
- Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
- Mar 24, 2025 | Senate
- Filed
Bill Texts
- FiledPDF
- Edition 1PDF
- Edition 2PDF
- Edition 3PDF
- Edition 4PDF
- Edition 5PDF
- RatifiedPDF
- SL 2026-59PDF
- House Amendment A1: ABR-77-V-4 (Adopted 6/3/2026) -- JARVISPDF
- House Amendment A2: ADG-8-V-2 (Failed 6/3/2026) -- JARVISPDF
- House Amendment A3: ATQ-148-V-1 (Failed 6/3/2026) -- JARVISPDF
- House Amendment A4: ATQ-144-V-1 (6/3/2026)PDF
Documents
- Bill Digest
- Summary S445-SMBC-44(e1)-v-3, 04/17/2025 -- Reg. Relief for Hospitals in Disaster Zones.
- Summary S445-SMBC-56(e2)-v-2, 04/29/2025 -- Reg. Relief for Hospitals in Disaster Zones.
- Summary S445-SMBC-79(e2)-v-2, 06/10/2025 -- Reg. Relief for Hospitals in Disaster Zones.
- Summary S445-SMBR-111(CSBR-36)-v-5, 05/20/2026 -- Regulatory Reform Act of 2026.
- Summary S445-SMBR-114(CSBR-37)-v-6, 06/02/2026 -- Regulatory Reform Act of 2026.
- Summary S445-SMBR-116(e4)-v-2, 06/02/2026 -- Regulatory Reform Act of 2026.
- Summary S445-SMBR-123(e5)-v-2, 06/18/2026 -- Regulatory Reform Act of 2026.
- Summary S445-SMBR-147(sl)-v-4, 09/23/2026 -- Sec. 2: Ordinance Exemption for Certain Nonconforming On-Premises Signs.
- Summary S445-SMBR-148(sl)-v-3, 09/21/2026 -- Sec. 3: Remove Deadline for Educator Preparation Program Rule Adoption.
- Summary S445-SMBR-149(sl)-v-4, 09/21/2026 -- Sec. 5: Conform Definition of "Manufactured Home" with Federal Definition.
- Summary S445-SMBR-150(sl)-v-4, 09/21/2026 -- Sec. 6: Temporary Event Exemption for Electric Work.
- Summary S445-SMBR-151(sl)-v-3, 09/21/2026 -- Sec. 10: ATV Rider Restriction Modification.
- Summary S445-SMBR-152(sl)-v-4, 09/21/2026 -- Sec. 11: Allow Private Swim Lessons in Private Pools.
- Summary S445-SMBR-153(sl)-v-5, 09/21/2026 -- Sec. 20: Prohibit Telephone Solicitors from Misrepresenting Call Origins.
- Summary S445-SMBR-154(sl)-v-2, 09/22/2026 -- Sec. 17.5: Private Road and Bridge Program Modification
- Summary S445-SMBR-155(sl)-v-3, 09/21/2026 -- Sec. 28: Restore Fees for Commercial Underground Storage Tanks and No Quadrennial Adjustments.
- Summary S445-SMBR-156(sl)-v-4, 09/21/2026 -- Sec. 36: Align Statutory Reference with Presidential Executive Order 14172.
- Summary S445-SMBR-157(sl)-v-4, 09/21/2026 -- Sec. 39: On-Site Wastewater Products for Stormwater.
- Summary S445-SMBR-158(sl)-v-4, 09/23/2026 -- Secs. 45-46: Implementation of Code Changes for Wall Insulation and Energy Rating Index Compliance Alternative.
- Summary S445-SMBR-159(sl)-v-3, 09/22/2026 -- Sec. 50: Residential Code Council Temporary Rulemaking Authority.
- Summary S445-SMDG-21(sl)-v-5, 09/17/2026 -- Sec. 8: Clarify Exemption for Stretching Services at Massage and Bodywork Therapy Establishments.
- Summary S445-SMDG-22(sl)-v-4, 09/21/2026 -- Sec. 9: Limit Local Glazing and Transparency Requirements.
- Summary S445-SMDG-23(sl)-v-5, 10/05/2026 -- Secs. 12-17: Extend Annual Reporting Requirements for Business Entities Owned by Deployed Members of The Armed Forces.
- Summary S445-SMDG-24(sl)-v-4, 09/21/2026 -- Sec. 21: Third-party Criminal History Record Check Vendors for Certain Local Government Checks.
- Summary S445-SMDG-25(sl)-v-6, 10/05/2026 -- Sec. 23: Add Approved Firearm Safety and Training Course.
- Summary S445-SMDG-26(sl)-v-5, 10/05/2026 -- Sec. 26: Allow Liquefied Petroleum Gas Refills During Emergencies.
- Summary S445-SMDG-27(sl)-v-6, 10/01/2026 -- Secs. 30-33: Guaranteed Energy Savings Contracts – Reform and Recodification.
- Summary S445-SMDG-28(sl)-v-4, 09/21/2026 -- Sec. 37: Move Arbor Week from March to November.
- Summary S445-SMDG-29(sl)-v-4, 09/17/2026 -- Sec. 47: Plumbing License Exemption for Certain Water and Sewer Line Connections Serving Mobile Homes.
- Summary S445-SMRI-82(CCSRI-4)-v-4, 08/25/2026 -- Regulatory Reform Act of 2026.
- Summary S445-SMRI-83(sl)-v-4, 09/10/2026 -- Sec. 4: Further Prohibit Property Restrictions on Flying the American and North Carolina Flags.
- Summary S445-SMRI-84(sl)-v-3, 10/05/2026 -- Sec. 18: Increase Civil Penalty for Water Theft.
- Summary S445-SMRI-85(sl)-v-3, 09/10/2026 -- Sec. 27: Time Limit for Determining Noncommercial Underground Storage Tank Discharge Risk and Requiring Further Remediation for Certain Low-Risk Discharges.
- Summary S445-SMRI-86(sl)-v-5, 09/23/2026 -- Sec. 29: Recognition of Combined Wastewater Capacity; Compliance Review for Large On-Site Wastewater Systems.
- Summary S445-SMRI-87(sl)-v-5, 09/28/2026 -- Sec. 34: Mining Permit Modifications.
- Summary S445-SMRI-88(sl)-v-3, 10/01/2026 -- Sec. 35: Exempt Certain Compost Facilities from Financial Assurance Requirements.
- Summary S445-SMRI-89(sl)-v-4, 09/21/2026 -- Sec. 44: Allow Construction and Siting of Accessory Dwelling Units.
- Summary S445-SMRI-90(sl)-v-4, 09/22/2026 -- Sec. 51: Expand Alternate Inspection Method for Components or Elements to Include Home Power Installations.
- Summary S445-SMRI-91(sl)-v-3, 09/22/2026 -- Sec. 52: Authority for Landlords of Mobile Home Parks Sited Prior to 1989 to Bill Tenants for Master-Metered Water Service.
- Summary S445-SMSV-142(sl)-v-6, 09/25/2026 -- Sec. 17.6: Voluntary Portable Benefits Act.
- Summary S445-SMTQ-154(sl)-v-5, 09/21/2026 -- Sec. 1: De Novo Review of Agency Rules.
- Summary S445-SMTQ-155(sl)-v-5, 09/21/2026 -- Sec. 7: Exempt Certain Individuals from Barber and Cosmetic Arts Licensing.
- Summary S445-SMTQ-156(sl)-v-20, 10/05/2026 -- Sec. 19: Increase Fines for Intentional or Reckless Littering.
- Summary S445-SMTQ-157(sl)-v-4, 09/21/2026 -- Sec. 24: No Schools Near Gun Ranges in Brunswick County.
- Summary S445-SMTQ-158(sl)-v-3, 09/21/2026 -- Sec. 25: Nuisance Immunity for Rural Recreational and Heritage Events.
- Summary S445-SMTQ-159(sl)-v-3, 09/21/2026 -- Sec. 41: Site-Specific Vesting Plan Changes.
- Summary S445-SMTQ-160(sl)-v-3, 09/21/2026 -- Sec. 42: Toll Discontinuance Period for Vested Rights During Emergency Declarations.
- Summary S445-SMTQ-161(sl)-v-4, 09/21/2026 -- Sec. 43: Residential Right of Use in Commercial Zoning Districts.
- Summary S445-SMTQ-162(sl)-v-5, 09/22/2026 -- Sec. 48: At-Risk Building Changes.
- Summary S445-SMTQ-163(sl)-v-4, 09/22/2026 -- Sec. 49: Promote Fee Transparency and Predictability for Development Permit Applicants.
- Summary S445-SMTQ-18(e1)-v-7, 04/02/2025 -- Reg. Relief for Hospitals in Disaster Zones.
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