Policy Overview
Explore our comprehensive list of policies designed to provide clarity and understanding for all users.
Unauthorized Public Camping & Sleeping
This bill seeks to criminalize camping or sleeping in public spaces, which could disproportionately affect individuals experiencing homelessness
House Bill 781
Establish Drug-Free Homeless Service Zones
This legislation proposes the creation of zones around homeless service providers where certain activities are restricted, potentially limiting access to essential services for vulnerable populations.
House Bill 437
Death Penalty Methods
A proposal to resume executions in North Carolina by offering death row inmates a choice among firing squad, electrocution, or lethal injection. Human rights organizations have raised ethical concerns about reinstating capital punishment and the methods proposed.
Shifting Election Board Appointments
Legislation passed to transfer the authority of appointing members to the State Board of Elections from the Democratic governor to the Republican state auditor. Critics argue this move undermines the checks and balances of state governance and could lead to increased partisanship in election oversight.
Eliminating Pre-Licensing Education for Insurance Agents
This bill removes the requirement for prospective insurance agents to complete educational courses before taking the licensing exam. While aimed at addressing agent shortages, there are concerns that it may lead to a decrease in the quality of service provided to consumers.
House Bill 737
House Bill 412 & Senate Bill 528
Changes to Child Care Regulations
These bills propose increasing the maximum group sizes in child care settings and allowing individuals with experience, but without formal credentials, to serve as lead teachers. While intended to address staffing shortages, child care advocates worry that these changes could compromise the quality of care and education provided to young children.
Private School Security Act
Senate Bill 280
This bill permits employees and volunteers at private K-12 schools to carry concealed firearms on school grounds with administrative approval and parental notification. Critics argue that introducing more firearms into educational settings could increase risks and anxiety among students and staff.