North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 5 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 899 — Return Oversight of Office of State Fire Marshal to DOI Commissioner.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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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 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    0 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

10 added · 9 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of House Bill 899, the wording has been updated slightly, but the meaning remains the same. Specifically, a minor change was made in how the reference to the rules adopted by the State Fire Marshal is presented. While this might seem small, clarifying these details helps ensure that everyone understands exactly what regulations are being referenced, which is important for transparency and compliance.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 H 1 HOUSE BILL 899 Short Title:
899 Apr 10, 2025 SESSION 2025 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH30249-MR-112 Short Title:
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ELIMINATE THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL AND RETURN AUTHORITY TO THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE.
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House April 14, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ELIMINATE THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE OFFICE OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL AND RETURN AUTHORITY TO THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE.
SECTION 2.(b) Rules adopted by the State Fire Marshal, if any, pursuant to Chapter 58 or Chapter 143 of the General Statutes shall remain in effect until amended by the Commissioner as authorized by Chapter 150B of the General Statutes.
SECTION 2.(b) Rules adopted bythe State Fire Marshal, if any, pursuant to Chapter 58 or Chapter 143 of the General Statutes shall remain in effect until amended by the Commissioner as authorized by Chapter 150B of the General Statutes.
SECTION 2.(e) The designee appointed by the State Fire Marshal, if any, pursuant to the Firefighters' and Rescue Squad Workers' Pension Fund Advisory Panel under G.S.
SECTION 2.(e) The designee appointed by the State Fire Marshal, if any, pursuant to the Firefighters' and Rescue Squad Workers'Pension Fund AdvisoryPanel under G.S.
*DRH30249-MR-112*
*H899-v-1*
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How this bill changes current law

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This bill repeals existing laws that granted independence to the Office of State Fire Marshal and returns its authority to the Commissioner of the Department of Insurance.

  • Section 30.8 of S.L. 2023-134

    Section 30.8 of S.L. 2023-134

    This repeals the independence of the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

  • Parts X, XI, and XII of S.L. 2023-151

    Parts X, XI, and XII of S.L. 2023-151

    This removes additional provisions that supported the Office's independence.

  • Section 6.4 of S.L. 2021-1

    Section 6.4 of S.L. 2021-1

    This repeals provisions that may have previously granted autonomy to the Office.

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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0 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 173 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (173)

173 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 899?
HB 899 is sponsored by Donna McDowell White (Republican), Bill Ward (Republican), Ben T. Moss, Jr. (Republican), Keith Kidwell (Republican), Pricey Harrison (Democratic), and John M. Blust (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 899?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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