North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 85 — Regulate Body Piercing in North Carolina.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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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 February 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    0 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

10 added · 11 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Senate Bill 85, there were minor adjustments to the wording related to body piercing and the department's authority on permit applications. However, the core content regarding the definitions and procedures remains unchanged. These edits help clarify the language of the bill without altering its intent, making it easier for readers to understand the regulations being proposed. This simplicity is important for ensuring that everyone impacted by the law knows what to expect.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Feb 12, 2025 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 85 Short Title:
85 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS15000-MG-11 Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERMIT REQUIREMENT FOR BODY PIERCING AND REQUIRING THE COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC HEALTH TO ADOPT RULES ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING INITIAL AND RENEWAL BODY PIERCING PERMITS.
Rules and Operations of the Senate February 13, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERMIT REQUIREMENT FOR BODY PIERCING AND REQUIRING THE COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC HEALTH TO ADOPT RULES ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING INITIAL AND RENEWAL BODY PIERCING PERMITS.
(1) Body piercing.
(1) Bodypiercing.
– The act of piercing of any part of the body of another person, other than their ears, for the purpose of allowing the insertion of earrings, jewelry,orsimilarobjectsintothebody,throughpuncturingbyuseofaneedle or any other method.
– The act of piercing of anypart of the bodyof another person, other than their ears, for the purpose of allowing the insertion of earrings, jewelry,orsimilarobjectsintothebody,throughpuncturingbyuseofaneedle or any other method.
– The Department may deny an application for a body piercing permit if an applicant does not meet the requirements established by the Commission for obtaining a permit.
– The Department maydenyan application for a body piercing permit if an applicant does not meet the requirements established by the Commission for obtaining a permit.
In accordance *DRS15000-MG-11* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 with G.S.
In accordance *S85-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 with G.S.
Page 2 DRS15000-MG-11
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

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

  3. Filed

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 178 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (178)

178 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 85?
SB 85 is sponsored by Bobby Hanig (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 85?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 12, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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