North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 6 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 829 — Drivers License Reciprocity/Taiwan.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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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 is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

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.

  • 7 sponsors

    2 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (6 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

9 added · 10 removed

Plain-language change summary

Senate Bill 829 has been updated to reflect a specific issue regarding drivers' license reciprocity with Taiwan. The revisions clarify the bill's title and administrative details, making it easier for legislators and the public to understand its purpose. This change is important as it helps facilitate the recognition of Taiwanese drivers' licenses, which can streamline travel and engagement between North Carolina and Taiwan.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Apr 22, 2026 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 829 Short Title:
829 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS45455-NEa-145 Short Title:Drivers License Reciprocity/Taiwan.
Drivers License Reciprocity/Taiwan.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO CLARIFY THAT THE COMMISSIONER OF MOTOR VEHICLES OF NORTH CAROLINA MAY ENTER INTO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING RECIPROCITY AGREEMENTS WITH FOREIGN NATIONS AND TO DIRECT THE COMMISSIONER OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO NEGOTIATE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING THE EXCHANGE OF NONCOMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSES WITH TAIWAN.
Rules and Operations of the Senate April 23, 2026 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO CLARIFY THAT THE COMMISSIONER OF MOTOR VEHICLES OF NORTH CAROLINA MAY ENTER INTO MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND LICENSING RECIPROCITY AGREEMENTS WITH FOREIGN NATIONS AND TO DIRECT THE COMMISSIONER OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO NEGOTIATE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING THE EXCHANGE OF NONCOMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSES WITH TAIWAN.
*DRS45455-NEa-145* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 SECTION 3.
*S829-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 SECTION 3.
Page 2 DRS45455-NEa-145
Page 2 Senate Bill 829-First Edition
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

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

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 172 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (172)

172 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 829?
SB 829 is sponsored by Vickie Sawyer (Republican), Timothy D. Moffitt (Republican), Jay J. Chaudhuri (Democratic), Warren Daniel (Republican), Michael V. Lee (Republican), W. Ted Alexander (Republican), and Dana Jones (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 829?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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