North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee 5 R cosponsors

HB 853 — Special License Plate After Revocation.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 24% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    3 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 R).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

63 added · 62 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of House Bill 853 includes a requirement for individuals who receive a limited driving privilege to obtain a special registration plate for all of their vehicles. This means that these drivers must now use a designated color plate that cannot be obscured or disguised. This change is important as it helps law enforcement easily identify vehicles belonging to individuals with restricted driving privileges, promoting accountability and safety on the roads.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 H 1 HOUSE BILL 853 Short Title:
853 Apr 9, 2025 SESSION 2025 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH10371-CV-5 Short Title:
Representative Pike.
Representatives Pike, Echevarria, Penny, and Greene (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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE PERSONS WHOSE LICENSES HAVE BEEN REVOKED TO HAVE A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE OF A DIFFERENT COLOR.
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House April 10, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE PERSONS WHOSE LICENSES HAVE BEEN REVOKED TO HAVE A SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE OF A DIFFERENT COLOR.
A person subject to this subsection shall obtain a special registration plate for all registered vehicles owned by that person that the person operates or intends to operate.
A person subject to this subsection shall obtain a special registration plate for all registered vehicles owned bythat person that the person operates or intends to operate.
20-19(l), 20-179.3(h1), 20-16.1(b)(1), and 20-20.1(i)(2a), a special registration plate that is a different color from those regularly issued and that may be readily identified by law enforcement officers.
20-19(l), 20-179.3(h1), 20-16.1(b)(1), and 20-20.1(i)(2a), a special registration plate that is a different color from those regularly issued and that may be readily *H853-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 identified by law enforcement officers.
The Commissioner shall designate the color to be used *DRH10371-CV-5* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 on the special registration plate, which shall remain the same from year to year and shall not be displayed on any other motor vehicles.
The Commissioner shall designate the color to be used on the special registration plate, which shall remain the same from year to year and shall not be displayed on any other motor vehicles.
A person subject to this subsection shall obtain a special registration plate for all registered vehicles owned by that person that the person operates or intends to operate.
A person subject to this subsection shall obtain a special registration plate for all registered vehicles owned bythat person that the person operates or intends to operate.
Notwithstanding the requirements of this subsection, the person may operate a vehicle that is owned by the person's employer and that does not display a special registration plate only if (i) the person is required to operate that vehicle in the course and scope of the person's employment, (ii) the employer has been notified that the person is subject to a license restriction requiring the person to drive only vehicles displaying a special registration plate, and (iii) the person has proof of the employer's notification in the person's possession while operating the employer's vehicle for normal business duties." SECTION 4.
Notwithstanding the requirements of this subsection, the person may operate a vehicle that is owned by the person's employer and that does not display a special registration plate only if (i) the person is required to operate that vehicle in the course and scope of the person's employment, (ii) the employer has been notified that the person is subject to a license restriction requiring the person to drive onlyvehicles displaying a special registration plate, and (iii) the person has proof of the employer's notification in the person's possession while operating the employer's vehicle for normal business duties." SECTION 4.
The judge may impose upon such limited driving privilege any restrictions as in his the judge's discretion are deemed advisable including, but not limited to, conditions of days, hours, types of vehicles, routes, geographical boundaries and specific purposes for which limited driving privilege is allowed.
The judge mayimpose upon such limited driving privilege any restrictions as in his the judge's discretion are deemed advisable including, but not limited to, conditions of days, hours, types of vehicles, routes, geographical boundaries and specific purposes for which limited driving privilege is allowed.
Such permit shall constitute a valid license to operate motor vehicles of the class or type that would be allowed by the person's license if it were not currently revoked upon the streets and highways of this or any other state in accordance with the restrictions noted thereon and shall be subject to all provisions of law relating to driver's license, not by their nature, rendered inapplicable." SECTION 5.
Such permit shall constitute a valid license to operate motor vehicles of the class or type that would be allowed by the person's license if it were not currentlyrevoked upon the streets and highways of this or any other state in accordance with the restrictions noted thereon and shall be subject to all provisions of law relating to driver's license, not bytheir nature, rendered inapplicable." SECTION 5.
Page 2 DRH10371-CV-5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 "(i) Restrictions.
Page 2 House Bill 853-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 "(i) Restrictions.
The person shall not operate any vehicle that does not have the special registration plate.
The person shall not operate anyvehicle that does not have the special registration plate.
DRH10371-CV-5 Page 3
House Bill 853-First Edition Page 3
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

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

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 174 not signed on

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Not signed on (174)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 853?
HB 853 is sponsored by Bill Ward (Republican), Dudley Greene (Republican), Howard Penny, Jr. (Republican), Brian Echevarria (Republican), and Joseph Pike (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 853?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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