North Carolina 2016 Extra Session 2 Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 11 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 2 — Public Facilities Privacy & Security Act.

Last action — Filed

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 23, 2016. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 98% · high confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

How often bills like it became law.

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 36 sponsors

    3 primary, 33 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (11 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

132 added · 135 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill HB 2 clarifies definitions of restroom facilities and specifies that all multiple occupancy bathrooms in schools must be designated for use by students based on their biological sex. It also reaffirms that students can access single occupancy bathrooms or seek special accommodations, but they are not allowed to use the multiple occupancy facilities if they do not match their biological sex. This change is significant because it sets clearer guidelines for how schools should manage bathroom and changing facility usage, which can impact students' experiences and school policies regarding inclusivity and safety.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SECOND EXTRA SESSION 2016 H 2 HOUSE BILL 2 Second Edition Engrossed 3/23/16 Short Title:
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SECOND EXTRA SESSION 2016 H 1 HOUSE BILL 2 Short Title:
*H2-v-2* General Assembly Of North Carolina Second Extra Session 2016 (2) Multiple occupancy bathroom or changing facility.
*H2-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Second Extra Session 2016 (2) Multiple occupancy bathroom or changing facility.
Page 2 House Bill 2-Second Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Second Extra Session 2016 d.
Page 2 House Bill 2-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Second Extra Session 2016 d.
(4a) For a minor under the age of seven who accompanies a person caring for that minor.
(2) Economic development incentives awarded under Chapter 143B of the General Statutes.
(2) Economic development incentives awarded under Part 2H of Article 10 of Chapter 143B of the General Statutes.
House Bill 2-Second Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Second Extra Session 2016 (4) A requirement of federal community development block grants.
(4) A requirement of federal community development block grants.
160A-456." SECTION 2.2.
160A-456." House Bill 2-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Second Extra Session 2016 SECTION 2.2.
A county may not require a private contractor under this section to abide by any restriction that the county could not impose on all employers in the county, such as paying minimum wage or providing paid sick leave to its employees, regulations or controls on the contractor's employment practices or mandate or prohibit the provision of goods, services, or accommodations to any member of the public as a condition of bidding on a contract.contract or a qualification-based selection, except as otherwise required or allowed by State law." SECTION 2.3.
A county may not require a private contractor under this section to abide by any restriction that the county could not impose on all employers in the county, such as paying minimum wage or providing paid sick leave to its employees, regulations or controls on the contractor's employment practices or mandate or prohibit the provision of goods, services, or accommodations to any member of the public as a condition of bidding on a contract.contract or a qualification-based selection, except as otherwise required by State law." SECTION 2.3.
A city may not require a private contractor under this section to abide by any restriction that the city could not impose on all employers in the city, such as paying minimum wage or providing paid sick leave to its employees, regulations or controls on the contractor's employment practices or mandate or prohibit the provision of goods, services, or accommodations to any member of the public as a condition of bidding on a contract.contract or a qualification-based selection, except as otherwise required or allowed by State law." PART III.
A city may not require a private contractor under this section to abide by any restriction that the city could not impose on all employers in the city, such as paying minimum wage or providing paid sick leave to its employees, regulations or controls on the contractor's employment practices or mandate or prohibit the provision of goods, services, or accommodations to any member of the public as a condition of bidding on a contract.contract or a qualification-based selection, except as otherwise required by State law." PART III.
This Article does not create, and shall not be construed to create or support, a statutory or common law private right of action, and no person may bring any civil action based upon the public policy expressed herein." Page 4 House Bill 2-Second Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Second Extra Session 2016 SECTION 3.3.
This Article does not create, and shall not be construed to create or support, a statutory or common law private right of action, and no person may bring any civil action based upon the public policy expressed herein." SECTION 3.3.
"Equal Access to Public Accommodations.
Page 4 House Bill 2-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Second Extra Session 2016 "Equal Access to Public Accommodations.
House Bill 2-Second Edition Page 5
House Bill 2-First Edition Page 5
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Action History

  1. Filed

  2. Passed 1st Reading

  3. Ref To Com On Judiciary IV

  4. Reptd Fav

  5. Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)

  6. Added to Calendar

  7. Amend Tabled A1

  8. Amend Failed A2

  9. Amend Adopted A3

  10. Amend Adopted A4

  11. Passed 2nd Reading

  12. Passed 3rd Reading

  13. Ordered Engrossed

  14. Special Message Sent To Senate

  15. Special Message Received From House

  16. Passed 1st Reading

  17. Ref To Com On Judiciary II

  18. Reptd Fav

  19. Placed on Today's Calendar

  20. Passed 2nd Reading

  21. Passed 3rd Reading

  22. Ordered Enrolled

  23. Ratified

  24. Pres. To Gov. 3/23/2016

  25. Signed by Gov. 3/23/2016

  26. Ch. SL 2016-3

Sponsors

  • Zachary · Cosponsor
  • Whitmire · Cosponsor
  • Sam Watford · Cosponsor
  • John A. Torbett · Cosponsor
  • Steinburg · Cosponsor
  • Stam · Primary
  • Speciale · Cosponsor
  • Schaffer · Cosponsor
  • Dennis Riddell · Cosponsor
  • Presnell · Cosponsor
  • Millis · Cosponsor
  • McNeill · Cosponsor
  • McElraft · Cosponsor
  • Langdon · Cosponsor
  • Jordan · Cosponsor
  • Hurley · Cosponsor
  • Julia C. Howard · Primary
  • Kelly E. Hastings · Cosponsor
  • Hager · Cosponsor
  • Elmore · Cosponsor
  • Jimmy Dixon · Cosponsor
  • Cleveland · Cosponsor
  • Burr · Cosponsor
  • Mark Brody · Cosponsor
  • Bradford · Cosponsor
  • Bishop · Primary
  • Avila · Cosponsor
  • Dean Arp · Cosponsor
  • Robinson · Cosponsor
  • T. Moore · Cosponsor
  • S. Martin · Cosponsor
  • Jones · Cosponsor
  • Jay Adams · Cosponsor
  • Kyle Hall · Cosponsor
  • Harry Warren · Cosponsor
  • Dante Pittman · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 33 co-sponsors · 143 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (33)

Not signed on (143)

143 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 32 Yea · 0 Nay · 17 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 230011
Democratic 1005
Republican 8001
Total 320017
% of votes cast 65%0%0%35%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Apodaca — Yea
Barringer — Yea
Bingham — Yea
Brock — Yea
Curtis — Yea
Foushee — Not Voting
Harrington — Yea
Hartsell — Yea
Brown — Yea
Barefoot — Yea
J.Davis — Yea
B.Jackson — Yea
Newton — Yea
Tucker — Yea
D.Davis — Not Voting
J.Jackson — Not Voting
Smith-Ingram — Not Voting
VanDuyn — Not Voting
Smith — Not Voting
Bryant — Not Voting
Gunn — Yea
Meredith — Yea
Pate — Yea
Rucho — Not Voting
Soucek — Not Voting
Tarte — Yea
Tillman — Yea
Wade — Yea
Woodard — Not Voting
Krawiec — Yea
McKissick — Not Voting
Rabin — Yea
Randleman — Yea
Wells — Yea
Amanda P. Cook Democratic Yea
Dan Blue Democratic Not Voting
Gladys A. Robinson Democratic Not Voting
Joyce Waddell Democratic Not Voting
Paul A. Lowe, Jr. Democratic Not Voting
Tracy Clark Democratic Not Voting
Bill Rabon Republican Yea
Carl Ford Republican Not Voting
Michael V. Lee Republican Yea
Norman W. Sanderson Republican Yea
Phil Berger Republican Yea
Ralph Hise Republican Yea
Tom McInnis Republican Yea
W. Ted Alexander Republican Yea
Warren Daniel Republican Yea

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Second Reading

Passed 32 Yea · 0 Nay · 17 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 230011
Democratic 1005
Republican 8001
Total 320017
% of votes cast 65%0%0%35%
How each member voted (49)
Member Party Vote
Apodaca — Yea
Barefoot — Yea
Bryant — Not Voting
Brown — Yea
J.Davis — Yea
B.Jackson — Yea
Newton — Yea
Tucker — Yea
D.Davis — Not Voting
J.Jackson — Not Voting
Barringer — Yea
Bingham — Yea
Brock — Yea
Curtis — Yea
Foushee — Not Voting
Gunn — Yea
Harrington — Yea
Hartsell — Yea
Krawiec — Yea
Meredith — Yea
Rabin — Yea
Wade — Yea
Wells — Yea
Smith-Ingram — Not Voting
VanDuyn — Not Voting
Smith — Not Voting
McKissick — Not Voting
Soucek — Not Voting
Woodard — Not Voting
Pate — Yea
Randleman — Yea
Rucho — Not Voting
Tarte — Yea
Tillman — Yea
Amanda P. Cook Democratic Yea
Dan Blue Democratic Not Voting
Gladys A. Robinson Democratic Not Voting
Joyce Waddell Democratic Not Voting
Paul A. Lowe, Jr. Democratic Not Voting
Tracy Clark Democratic Not Voting
Bill Rabon Republican Yea
Carl Ford Republican Not Voting
Michael V. Lee Republican Yea
Norman W. Sanderson Republican Yea
Phil Berger Republican Yea
Ralph Hise Republican Yea
Tom McInnis Republican Yea
W. Ted Alexander Republican Yea
Warren Daniel Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2?
HB 2 is sponsored by Zachary, Whitmire, Sam Watford (Republican), John A. Torbett (Republican), Steinburg, Stam, Speciale, Schaffer, Dennis Riddell (Republican), Presnell, Millis, McNeill, McElraft, Langdon, Jordan, Hurley, Julia C. Howard (Republican), Kelly E. Hastings (Republican), Hager, Elmore, Jimmy Dixon (Republican), Cleveland, Burr, Mark Brody (Republican), Bradford, Bishop, Avila, Dean Arp (Republican), Robinson, T. Moore, S. Martin, Jones, Jay Adams (Republican), Kyle Hall (Republican), Harry Warren (Republican), and Dante Pittman (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 2?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 23, 2016. Enacted.
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