North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HB 1113 — Shellfish Leasing Moratoria.

Last action — Withdrawn From Cal

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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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 April 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

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Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

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  • 1 sponsor

    0 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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In plain language

The bill addresses moratoria on shellfish leasing.

This bill pertains to the imposition of moratoria on shellfish leasing activities. It aims to regulate the leasing of shellfish grounds.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

32 added · 64 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 1113 extends the moratorium on new shellfish cultivation leases in specific waters off the coast of North Carolina from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2031. This means that for an additional five years, no new leases can be granted, allowing for better management of shellfish resources in the area, which is crucial for environmental sustainability and local fisheries. The redrafted bill also clarifies the geographical boundaries of the areas affected by the moratorium. This change is significant as it provides a more comprehensive approach to protecting shellfish habitats while considering the needs of local communities.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 H 2 HOUSE BILL 1113 Committee Substitute Favorable 5/19/26 Short Title:
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 H 1 HOUSE BILL 1113 Short Title:
Shellfish Leasing Moratoria.
Extend Shellfish Leasing Moratorium.
Representative Davis.
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
April 30, 2026 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO EXTEND THE MORATORIUM ON SHELLFISH LEASING IN THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY AREA ANDTOTEMPORARILYPROHIBIT THE ISSUANCE OF NEW SHELLFISH CULTIVATION LEASES IN CERTAIN AREAS OF PENDER AND ONSLOW COUNTIES.
State and Local Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House April 30, 2026 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO EXTEND THE MORATORIUM ON SHELLFISH LEASING IN THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY AREA.
8 EXTEND SHELLFISH LEASE MORATORIUM IN THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY AREA SECTION 1.(a) Section 7 of S.L.
SECTION 1.(a) Section 7 of S.L.
113-202.1, a moratorium on new shellfish cultivation leases and new water column leases for aquaculture shall be imposed for all those waters enclosed by a line beginning at 34° 13.10221' N -77° 48.79544' W on the mainland side near Wrightsville Beach Bridge;
113-202.1, a moratorium on new shellfish cultivation leases and new water column leases for aquaculture shall be imposed for all those waters enclosed by a line beginning at 34° 43.24641' N -76° 41.68436' W;
running southeasterly to a point at 34° 12.51584' N -77° 47.81847' W on Wrightsville Beach;
running easterly following the Highway 70 High Rise Bridge to a point at 34° 43.27819' N -76° 41.22259' W;
following the shoreline southwesterly to a point at 34° 11.121' N -77° 48.848' W at Masonboro Inlet;
running southerly to a point 34° 42.375275' N -76° 40.80078' W on the southern tip of Radio Island;
running southwesterly to a point at 34° 10.927' N-77°48.771'WatMasonboroInlet;continuingsouthwesterlytoapointat34°05.04108'N-77° 52.08324' W near IWW marker #159 continuing running southwesterly to a point at 34° 03.64140' N -77° 53.41338' W on the mainland adjacent to the eastern mouth of Snow's Cut;
running southerly to a point 34° 41.98273' N -76° 40.81929' W;
running northeasterly along the shoreline to the point of beginning.
following the shoreline westerly to the Emerald Isle Bridge at a point 34° 40.05410' N -77° 03.80531' W;
running northwesterly following the bridge to a point 34° 40.77658' N -77° 04.02674' W on the mainland near the Emerald Isle High Rise Bridge;
running easterly following the shoreline to the point of beginning.
For purposes of this section, a new shellfish cultivation lease or water column lease shall include applications for either type of lease received by the Secretary but not granted as of July 1, 2019." SECTION 1.(b) This section becomes effective June 30, 2026, and applies to the Department's consideration of applications for shellfish leases submitted to the Department on or after that date as well as applications for a new shellfish cultivation lease or a new water column lease received by the Secretary, but not granted as of July 1, 2019.
For purposes of this section, a new shellfish cultivation lease or water column lease shall include applications for either type of lease received by the Secretary, but not granted as of July 1, 2019." SECTION 1.(b) This section is effective June 30, 2026, and applies to the Department's consideration of applications for shellfish leases submitted to the Department on or after that date as well as applications for a new shellfish cultivation lease or a new water column lease received by the Secretary, but not granted as of July 1, 2019.
The sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) in nonrecurring funds for the 2026-2027 fiscal year is appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Marine Fisheries, for public education activities and other notifications regarding the moratorium extension provided in Section 1 of this act.
The sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) in nonrecurring funds for the 2026-2027 fiscal year is appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Marine Fisheries, for public education activities and other notifications regarding the moratorium extension provided in this act.
PROHIBIT NEW SHELLFISH LEASES IN PARTS OF PENDER AND ONSLOW COUNTIES *H1113-v-2* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 SECTION 3.(a) Notwithstanding G.S.
SECTION 3.
113-202 and G.S.
113-202.1, a moratorium on new shellfish cultivation leases and new water column leases for aquaculture shall be imposed forallthosewatersenclosedbyalinebeginningatthesoutheastendpostofthenorthernfenceline of Hampstead Marina, approximately 7.0' due east to the Point of Beginning on the Mean High Water (MHW) Line at W77°41'05" N34°21'20", thence following the MHW Line northeastward along mainland Pender Countyto the Onslow Countyline, thence following the MHW Line ENE along mainland Onslow County to the intersection of the MHW Line with the Jones Onslow Electric Cooperative (JOECO) ROW at W77°22'20" N34°31'06", thence SSE to the northeast tip of the rock revetment in the JOECO ROW on Topsail Island, thence following the sound side MHW line of Topsail Island WSW to its furthest southern extent at W77°39'42" N34°20'42", thenceWNWtothesouthernmarsh edgeoftheeast entrancetoHoward'sChannelatW77°40'26" N34°20'49", thence through the following coordinates W77°40'33" N34°20'48", W77°40'48" N34°21'00", W77°40'49" N34°21'06", W77°40'53" N34°21'12", W77°40'57" N34°21'12" along the marsh edge, thence NW to the point of beginning.
The moratorium shall expire July 1, 2028.
For purposes of this section, a new shellfish cultivation lease or water column lease shall include applications for either type of lease received by the Secretary, but not granted as of July 1, 2025.
SECTION 3.(b) This section becomes effective July 1, 2026, and applies to the Department's consideration of applications for shellfish leases submitted to the Department on or after that date as well as applications for a new shellfish cultivation lease or a new water column lease received by the Secretary, but not granted as of July 1, 2025.
EFFECTIVE DATE SECTION 4.
Page 2 House Bill 1113-Second Edition
*H1113-v-1*
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Action History

  1. Withdrawn From Cal

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

  3. Withdrawn From Cal

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

  5. Withdrawn From Com

  6. Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)

  7. Reptd Fav Com Sub 2

  8. Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)

  9. Reptd Fav Com Substitute

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

  11. Passed 1st Reading

  12. Ref to the Com on State and Local Government, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  13. Filed

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Not signed on (178)

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Who sponsors HB 1113?
HB 1113 is sponsored by Ted Davis, Jr. (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1113?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 29, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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