North Carolina 2023-2024 Session Status: Died 6 D cosponsors

HB 886 — Vehicle Headlight Brightness.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 2023-2024 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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This bill adjusts headlight brightness standards for vehicles in North Carolina.

The bill sets headlamp brightness limits to federal standards and increases penalties for failing to dim lights when required. It also allocates funds for a public awareness campaign regarding headlight brightness.

What this means for you
  • Drivers: This means you may be fined if your vehicle's headlights are too bright or if you fail to dim them when necessary.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

10 added · 9 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the updated version of House Bill 886, the language specifying who sponsors the bill has been expanded to include more representatives. Additionally, the date has been slightly adjusted to reflect the current legislative session. These changes highlight broader support for the bill, which can be important for its chances of passing, and ensure that the document is accurate and up to date.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2023 H 1 HOUSE BILL 886 Short Title:
886 Apr 25, 2023 SESSION 2023 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH40445-MWa-82A Short Title:
Representative John.
Representatives John, Autry, Prather, and Logan (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AMEND THE MOTOR VEHICLE LAWS OF THE STATE GOVERNING HEADLIGHT BRIGHTNESS.
Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House April 26, 2023 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AMEND THE MOTOR VEHICLE LAWS OF THE STATE GOVERNING HEADLIGHT BRIGHTNESS.
… (d1) Apersonfoundin violation ofthis sectionshall beorderedto pay afineoftwenty-five dollars ($25.00).
… (d1) Apersonfoundin violation ofthis sectionshall beorderedto payafineoftwenty-five dollars ($25.00).
*DRH40445-MWa-82A*
*H886-v-1*
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 172 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (172)

172 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 886?
HB 886 is sponsored by Autry, Lindsey Prather (Democratic), Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), Gloristine Brown (Democratic), Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Marcia Morey (Democratic), and Joe John (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 886?
This bill died with 2023-2024 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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