North Carolina 2021-2022 Session Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

SB 427 — Discharge of Discriminatory Covenants.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2021-2022 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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What changed in the latest version

11 added · 12 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Senate Bill 427, a section has been added to clarify that restrictive covenants (legal agreements that limit how a property can be used) that involve protected classes are deemed unenforceable and void. This change is significant because it strengthens protections against discrimination in housing, ensuring that such agreements cannot be used to limit the rights of specific groups. Overall, it reflects a commitment to promoting fairness and equality in property rights.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Mar 31, 2021 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2021 S 1 SENATE BILL 427 Short Title:
427 SESSION 2021 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS15175-MQ-60 Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR THE DISCHARGE OF DISCRIMINATORY COVENANTS IN THE CHAIN OF TITLE FOR REAL PROPERTY.
Rules and Operations of the Senate April 1, 2021 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR THE DISCHARGE OF DISCRIMINATORY COVENANTS IN THE CHAIN OF TITLE FOR REAL PROPERTY.
*DRS15175-MQ-60* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 (1) Execution of the form by an owner of an interest in the subject real property before a notary.
*S427-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 (1) Execution of the form by an owner of an interest in the subject real property before a notary.
I/We, ____________________________________________________ swearoraffirm that I/we am/are18 yearsofageor olderand am/arenot underanylegal incapacityandthattheinformation provided in this form is true and correct based upon the information available and based upon reasonable information and belief:
I/We, ____________________________________________________ swearoraffirm that I/we am/are18 yearsofageor olderand am/arenot underanylegal incapacityand that theinformation provided in this form is true and correct based upon the information available and based upon reasonable information and belief:
Page 2 DRS15175-MQ-60 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 (3) Restrictivecovenants relating to or affectingprotectedclasses are unenforceable andvoid pursuant to N.C.G.S.
Page 2 Senate Bill 427-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 (3) Restrictivecovenants relatingto or affectingprotectedclasses are unenforceable andvoid pursuant to N.C.G.S.
DRS15175-MQ-60 Page 3
Senate Bill 427-First Edition Page 3
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Compared against the N.C. General Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill establishes a process for the discharge of discriminatory covenants in real property titles.

  • § 161-14

    The form complies with all recording requirements in G.S. 161-14.

    The bill adds a requirement that forms for discharging discriminatory covenants must comply with the recording requirements set forth in existing statute G.S. 161-14.

  • § 161-10

    The recording fee authorized under G.S. 161-10 has been paid.

    The bill mandates that recording a form to discharge discriminatory provisions includes the requirement that the applicable recording fee has been paid pursuant to existing statute G.S. 161-10.

Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  3. Filed

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 177 not signed on

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Not signed on (177)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 427?
SB 427 is sponsored by Julie Mayfield (Democratic) and Natalie S. Murdock (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 427?
This bill died with 2021-2022 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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