North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee 5 R cosponsors

SB 947 — Military Influence Areas.

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 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 24% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 5 sponsors

    2 primary, 3 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

10 added · 11 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended version of Senate Bill 947 now clarifies that local governments can establish military influence, including a requirement for applicants to provide proof of coordination with the Department of Military. This change matters because it ensures that local initiatives involving military affairs are properly aligned with state military interests, potentially improving collaboration and resources for communities with military connections.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Apr 30, 2026 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 947 Short Title:
947 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS15425-NRa-32 Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ALLOW LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO ESTABLISH MILITARY INFLUENCE AREAS TO PREVENT INCOMPATIBLE DEVELOPMENT AND PROTECT MILITARY READINESS.
Rules and Operations of the Senate May 4, 2026 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ALLOW LOCALGOVERNMENTS TO ESTABLISH MILITARY INFLUENCE AREAS TO PREVENT INCOMPATIBLE DEVELOPMENT AND PROTECT MILITARY READINESS.
(1) All development approvals within the military influence area shall require the applicant to submit proof of coordination with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to demonstrate that the proposed project will not have an adverse effect on the operational readiness of a major military installation.
(1) All development approvals within the military influence area shall require the applicant to submit proof of coordination with the Department of Militaryand Veterans Affairs to demonstrate that the proposed project will not have an adverse effect on the operational readiness of a major military installation.
*DRS15425-NRa-32* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (c) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a zoning regulation or unified development ordinance regulating a military influence area is subject to the requirements of this Chapter.
*S947-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (c) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a zoning regulation or unified development ordinance regulating a military influence area is subject to the requirements of this Chapter.
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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 · 3 co-sponsors · 174 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (174)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 947?
SB 947 is sponsored by Timothy D. Moffitt (Republican), Danny Earl Britt, Jr. (Republican), Tom McInnis (Republican), Bob Brinson (Republican), and Michael A. Lazzara (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 947?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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