North Carolina 2025 Session Status: Enacted 9 R cosponsors

HB 372 — Home-Based Business Fairness Act.

Last action — Ch. SL 2026-51

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 11, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Josh Stein (Democratic) on July 08, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 82% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    3 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (9 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.

In plain language

The bill regulates zoning laws for home-based businesses.

This legislation aims to establish fair zoning practices for home-based businesses, ensuring they are treated equally to other businesses. It seeks to alleviate restrictions that may hinder the operation of these businesses from residential areas.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: You could benefit from increased access to services provided by home-based businesses in your neighborhood.
  • Small Business: This means you may face fewer zoning restrictions when operating your business from home.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

24 added · 25 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill HB 372 has added a section that clarifies the definition of "no-impact home-based businesses." It specifies that these businesses can operate without obtaining a permit as long as they do not exceed local occupancy limits, and their activities are limited to lawful goods and services without causing traffic issues or being visible from the street. This update matters because it creates clearer guidelines for residents who want to run small businesses from their homes, making it easier for them to do so while maintaining community standards.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 H 2 HOUSE BILL 372 Committee Substitute Favorable 4/1/25 Short Title:
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 H 1 HOUSE BILL 372 Short Title:
Representatives Johnson, Chesser, Rhyne, and Schietzelt (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
March 12, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT PROVIDING THAT CITIES SHALL NOT PROHIBIT CERTAIN HOME-BASED BUSINESSES WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTIONAL LIMITS.
Commerce and Economic Development, if favorable, State and Local Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House March 12, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT PROVIDING THAT CITIES SHALL NOT PROHIBIT CERTAIN HOME-BASED BUSINESSES WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTIONAL LIMITS.
(2) Install or equip fire sprinklers in any building or structure subject to the Residential Building Code.
(2) Install or equip fire sprinklers in a single-family detached residential dwelling or any residential dwelling with not more than two dwelling units.
(1) Goods.
*H372-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (1) Goods.
*H372-v-2* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (2) Home-based business.
(2) Home-based business.
Are not visible from the street.
Are not visible from the street." SECTION 2.
5.
Do not store merchandise, equipment, products, supplies, or materials outside of the premises." SECTION 2.
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Action History

  1. Ch. SL 2026-51

  2. Signed by Gov. 7/7/2026

  3. Pres. To Gov. 7/2/2026

  4. Ratified

  5. Concurred In S Com Sub

  6. Ordered Enrolled

  7. Cal Pursuant 36(b)

  8. Placed On Cal For 06/30/2026

  9. Regular Message Sent To House

  10. Regular Message Received For Concurrence in S Com Sub

  11. Passed 2nd Reading

  12. Passed 3rd Reading

  13. Reptd Fav

  14. Reptd Fav Com Substitute

  15. Com Substitute Adopted

  16. Re-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  17. Reptd Fav Com Substitute

  18. Com Substitute Adopted

  19. Re-ref Com On Judiciary

  20. Withdrawn From Com

  21. Re-ref to State and Local Government. If fav, re-ref to Judiciary. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

  22. Regular Message Sent To Senate

  23. Regular Message Received From House

  24. Passed 1st Reading

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

  26. Passed 2nd Reading

  27. Passed 3rd Reading

  28. Reptd Fav

  29. Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)

  30. Placed On Cal For 04/29/2025

  31. Reptd Fav Com Sub 2

  32. Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  33. Reptd Fav Com Substitute

  34. Re-ref Com On State and Local Government

  35. Passed 1st Reading

  36. Ref to the Com on Commerce and Economic Development, if favorable, State and Local Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  37. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 170 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (170)

170 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Second Reading

Passed 42 Yea · 0 Nay · 8 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 16004
Republican 26004
Total 42008
% of votes cast 84%0%0%16%
How each member voted (50)
Member Party Vote
Caleb Theodros Democratic Yea
Dan Blue Democratic Yea
DeAndrea Salvador Democratic Yea
Gale Adcock Democratic Yea
Gladys A. Robinson Democratic Yea
Haseeb Fatmi Democratic Not Voting
Jay J. Chaudhuri Democratic Yea
Jonah Garson Democratic Yea
Joyce Waddell Democratic Yea
Julie Mayfield Democratic Yea
Kandie D. Smith Democratic Yea
Lisa Grafstein Democratic Yea
Michael Garrett Democratic Not Voting
Mujtaba A. Mohammed Democratic Yea
Natalie S. Murdock Democratic Yea
Paul A. Lowe, Jr. Democratic Yea
Sophia Chitlik Democratic Yea
Sydney Batch Democratic Not Voting
Val Applewhite Democratic Yea
Woodson Bradley Democratic Not Voting
Amy S. Galey Republican Yea
Benton G. Sawrey Republican Yea
Bill Rabon Republican Yea
Bob Brinson Republican Yea
Bobby Hanig Republican Yea
Brad Overcash Republican Yea
Brent Jackson Republican Yea
Carl Ford Republican Yea
Chris Measmer Republican Yea
Dana Jones Republican Yea
Danny Earl Britt, Jr. Republican Yea
David W. Craven, Jr. Republican Yea
Eddie D. Settle Republican Yea
Jim Burgin Republican Not Voting
Kevin Corbin Republican Yea
Lisa S. Barnes Republican Yea
Mark Hollo Republican Yea
Michael A. Lazzara Republican Yea
Michael V. Lee Republican Yea
Norman W. Sanderson Republican Yea
Paul Newton Republican Yea
Phil Berger Republican Yea
Ralph Hise Republican Yea
Steve Jarvis Republican Yea
Timothy D. Moffitt Republican Not Voting
Todd Johnson Republican Not Voting
Tom McInnis Republican Yea
Vickie Sawyer Republican Not Voting
W. Ted Alexander Republican Yea
Warren Daniel Republican Yea

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C RPT Adoption

Passed 108 Yea · 1 Nay · 11 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 30103
Unaffiliated 23003
U 2000
Republican 53005
Total 1081011
% of votes cast 90%1%0%9%
How each member voted (120)
Member Party Vote
Autry — Yea
Clemmons — Yea
Gill — Yea
Harris — Yea
Lucas — Yea
Rudow — Yea
CharlesSmith — Yea
Staton-Williams — Yea
vonHaefen — Yea
Wray — Yea
Crutchfield — Yea
Elmore — Yea
Faircloth — Yea
Lowery — Yea
Mills — Yea
Moore — Yea
Reeder — Yea
Saine — Yea
Sasser — Yea
CarsonSmith — Yea
Sossamon — Yea
Bradford — Not Voting
Cleveland — Not Voting
Fontenot — Not Voting
F. Jackson — Yea
K. Baker — Yea
Abe Jones Democratic Yea
Allen Buansi Democratic Yea
Allison A. Dahle Democratic Yea
Amber M. Baker Democratic Yea
Amos L. Quick, III Democratic Not Voting
B. Ray Jeffers Democratic Yea
Becky Carney Democratic Yea
Brandon Lofton Democratic Yea
Carolyn G. Logan Democratic Not Voting
Cecil Brockman Democratic Yea
Cynthia Ball Democratic Yea
Deb Butler Democratic Yea
Eric Ager Democratic Yea
Garland E. Pierce Democratic Yea
Gloristine Brown Democratic Yea
James Roberson Democratic Yea
Joe John Democratic Yea
Kanika Brown Democratic Not Voting
Laura Budd Democratic Yea
Lindsey Prather Democratic Yea
Marcia Morey Democratic Nay
Maria Cervania Democratic Yea
Mary Belk Democratic Yea
Pricey Harrison Democratic Yea
Renée A. Price Democratic Yea
Robert T. Reives, II Democratic Yea
Sarah Crawford Democratic Yea
Shelly Willingham Democratic Yea
Terence Everitt Democratic Yea
Terry M. Brown Jr. Democratic Yea
Tim Longest Democratic Yea
Vernetta Alston Democratic Yea
Ya Liu Democratic Yea
Zack Hawkins Democratic Yea
A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr. Republican Yea
Allen Chesser Republican Yea
Ben T. Moss, Jr. Republican Yea
Bill Ward Republican Yea
Brenden H. Jones Republican Yea
Brian Biggs Republican Yea
Celeste C. Cairns Republican Yea
Charles W. Miller Republican Yea
Chris Humphrey Republican Yea
David Willis Republican Yea
Dean Arp Republican Yea
Dennis Riddell Republican Yea
Destin Hall Republican Not Voting
Diane Wheatley Republican Yea
Donna McDowell White Republican Yea
Donnie Loftis Republican Yea
Donny Lambeth Republican Yea
Dudley Greene Republican Not Voting
Edward C. Goodwin Republican Yea
Erin Paré Republican Yea
Frank Iler Republican Yea
Harry Warren Republican Yea
Howard Penny, Jr. Republican Yea
Hugh Blackwell Republican Yea
Jake Johnson Republican Yea
Jay Adams Republican Yea
Jeff Zenger Republican Yea
Jeffrey C. McNeely Republican Yea
Jennifer Balkcom Republican Yea
Jerry "Alan" Branson Republican Yea
Jimmy Dixon Republican Yea
John A. Torbett Republican Yea
John R. Bell, IV Republican Yea
John Sauls Republican Yea
Joseph Pike Republican Yea
Julia C. Howard Republican Not Voting
Karl E. Gillespie Republican Yea
Keith Kidwell Republican Yea
Kelly E. Hastings Republican Yea
Kyle Hall Republican Yea
Larry C. Strickland Republican Yea
Larry W. Potts Republican Yea
Mark Brody Republican Yea
Mark Pless Republican Yea
Matthew Winslow Republican Yea
Mike Clampitt Republican Yea
Mitchell S. Setzer Republican Yea
Neal Jackson Republican Not Voting
Phil Shepard Republican Yea
Ray Pickett Republican Yea
Sam Watford Republican Yea
Sarah Stevens Republican Yea
Stephen M. Ross Republican Yea
Steve Tyson Republican Yea
Ted Davis, Jr. Republican Yea
Tricia Ann Cotham Republican Yea
W. Ted Alexander Republican Not Voting
William D. Brisson Republican Yea
Carla D. Cunningham U Yea
Nasif Majeed U Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 372?
HB 372 is sponsored by Bill Ward (Republican), Joseph Pike (Republican), Ray Pickett (Republican), Jeffrey C. McNeely (Republican), Jennifer Balkcom (Republican), Mike Schietzelt (Republican), Heather H. Rhyne (Republican), Allen Chesser (Republican), and Jake Johnson (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 372?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 11, 2025. Enacted.
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