North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 25 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 1234 — Constitutional Amendment/Supreme Court Ethics.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 26 sponsors

    3 primary, 23 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (25 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill proposes an amendment regarding ethics for the Supreme Court.

This bill aims to amend the constitution to establish ethical guidelines for the Supreme Court. It addresses the conduct and accountability of Supreme Court justices.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

15 added · 14 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the updated version of House Bill 1234, specific phrases were added for clarity and precision in the language regarding the circumstances under which a Supreme Court Justice must recuse themselves from a case. These changes help ensure that any potential conflicts of interest are clearly defined, which is important for maintaining public trust in the judicial system. By explicitly stating the requirements, the bill aims to provide a clearer process for accountability among Justices.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 H 1 HOUSE BILL 1234 Short Title:
1234 Jun 2, 2026 SESSION 2025 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH40738-NQy-34 Short Title:
Representative Butler.
Representatives Butler, Morey, Rubin, and Longest (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 NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION TO DELINEATE SITUATIONS IN WHICH A JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT IS REQUIRED TO RECUSE HIMSELF OR HERSELF AND TO REQUIRE THE DISCLOSURE BY A JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT OF CERTAIN SALES OR PURCHASES AND TRAVEL.
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House June 3, 2026 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AMEND THE NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION TO DELINEATE SITUATIONS IN WHICH A JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT IS REQUIRED TO RECUSE HIMSELF OR HERSELF AND TO REQUIRE THE DISCLOSURE BY A JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT OF CERTAIN SALES OR PURCHASES AND TRAVEL.
A Justice of the Supreme Court shall disqualify himself or herself from any proceeding beforethe SupremeCourtifany ofthe followingoccurs, unlesssuch disqualification would prevent a quorum of the Supreme Court:
A Justice of the Supreme Court shall disqualify himself or herself from anyproceedingbeforethe SupremeCourtifanyofthe followingoccurs, unlesssuch disqualification would prevent a quorum of the Supreme Court:
For purposes of this subdivision, the term "financial interest" includes ownership of shares of stock or other securities cumulatively valued at ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or more in an entity that is a party to the proceeding.
For purposes of this subdivision, the term "financial interest" includes ownership of shares of stock or other securities cumulativelyvalued at ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or more in an entity that is a party to the proceeding.
Known by the Justice to likely be a material witness in the proceeding.
Known bythe Justice to likelybe a material witness in the proceeding.
*DRH40738-NQy-34* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 For purposes of this subdivision, the degree of relationship is calculated according to the civil law system.
*H1234-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 For purposes of this subdivision, the degree of relationship is calculated according to the civil law system.
In addition to all financial disclosures required by law, a Justice shall disclose to the State Ethics Commission or any successor entity all of the following:
In addition to all financial disclosures required bylaw, aJustice shall disclose to the State Ethics Commission or any successor entity all of the following:
If a majority of votes cast on the question are against the amendment set out in Section 1 of this act, the amendment shall have no effect.
If a majorityof votes cast on the question are against the amendment set out in Section 1 of this act, the amendment shall have no effect.
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

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3 sponsors · 23 co-sponsors · 153 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (23)

Not signed on (153)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1234?
HB 1234 is sponsored by James Roberson (Democratic), Robert T. Reives, II (Democratic), Amos L. Quick, III (Democratic), Renée A. Price (Democratic), Rodney D. Pierce (Democratic), Jordan Lopez (Democratic), Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), Zack Hawkins (Democratic), Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Julia Greenfield (Democratic), Amanda P. Cook (Democratic), Bryan Cohn (Democratic), Tracy Clark (Democratic), Maria Cervania (Democratic), Allen Buansi (Democratic), Kanika Brown (Democratic), Mary Belk (Democratic), Cynthia Ball (Democratic), Eric Ager (Democratic), Tim Longest (Democratic), Phil Rubin (Democratic), Marcia Morey (Democratic), Deb Butler (Democratic), Beth Helfrich (Democratic), Neal Jackson (Republican), and Julie von Haefen (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 1234?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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