North Carolina 2025 Session Status: Enacted 30 R cosponsors

SB 153 — North Carolina Border Protection Act.

Last action — Veto Overridden

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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 has been enacted into law. Introduced February 24, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Josh Stein (Democratic) on June 24, 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.

  • 30 sponsors

    2 primary, 28 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (30 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 addresses border protection measures in North Carolina.

This bill establishes measures for border protection in North Carolina. It includes provisions for law enforcement cooperation and resource allocation for border security.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

84 added · 90 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes to Senate Bill 153, titled the North Carolina Border Protection Act, include the addition of specific language that highlights the state's commitment to cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in enforcing immigration laws. This is important because it indicates a strong focus on border security and immigration control, aligning the state's efforts with federal directives. By emphasizing cooperation with ICE, the bill aims to strengthen the enforcement of immigration policies and improve overall border security in North Carolina.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 2 SENATE BILL 153 Second Edition Engrossed 3/4/25 Short Title:
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 153 Short Title:
and *S153-v-2* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 Whereas, Section 5 of Article III of the North Carolina Constitution charges the Governor with taking care that the laws are faithfully executed;
and *S153-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 Whereas, Section 5 of Article III of the North Carolina Constitution charges the Governor with taking care that the laws are faithfully executed;
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) pursuant to section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) pursuant to section 287(g) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, as amended, to permit designated State law enforcement officers to perform immigration law enforcement functions.
§ 1357(g)), to permit designated State law enforcement officers to perform immigration law enforcement functions.
The designated State law enforcement officers shall be required to receive appropriate training as providedbyICEandshallfunctionunderthesupervisionofICEofficerswhen performing under the MOA.
The designated State law enforcement officers shall be required to receive appropriate training as provided by ICE and shall function under the supervision of ICE officers when performing under the MOA.
(3) Cooperate to the fullest extent allowed by law with Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the United States Department of Homeland Security.
(3) Cooperate to the fullest extent allowed bylaw with Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the United States Department of Homeland Security.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) pursuant to section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) pursuant to section 287(g) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, as amended, to permit designated State law enforcement officers to perform immigration law enforcement functions.
§ 1357(g)), to permit designated State law enforcement officers to perform immigration law enforcement functions.
The designated State law enforcement officers shall be required to receive appropriate training as providedbyICEandshallfunctionunderthesupervisionofICEofficerswhen performing under the MOA.
The designated State law enforcement officers shall be required to receive appropriate training as provided by ICE and shall function under the supervision of ICE officers when performing under the MOA.
Page 2 Senate Bill 153-Second Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 a.
Page 2 Senate Bill 153-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 a.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) pursuant to section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) pursuant to section 287(g) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, as amended, to permit designated State law enforcement officers to perform immigration law enforcement functions.
§ 1357(g)), to permit designated State law enforcement officers to perform immigration law enforcement functions.
The designated State law enforcement officers shall be required to receive appropriate training as providedbyICEandshallfunctionunderthesupervisionofICEofficerswhen performing under the MOA.
The designated State law enforcement officers shall be required to receive appropriate training as provided by ICE and shall function under the supervision of ICE officers when performing under the MOA.
Senate Bill 153-Second Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 SECTION 1.(d) The Director of the State Bureau of Investigation shall do each of the following:
Senate Bill 153-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 SECTION 1.(d) The Director of the State Bureau of Investigation shall do each of the following:
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) pursuant to section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) pursuant to section 287(g) of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, as amended, to permit designated State law enforcement officers to perform immigration law enforcement functions.
§ 1357(g)), to permit designated State law enforcement officers to perform immigration law enforcement functions.
The designated State law enforcement officers shall be required to receive appropriate training as providedbyICEandshallfunctionunderthesupervisionofICEofficerswhen performing under the MOA.
The designated State law enforcement officers shall be required to receive appropriate training as provided by ICE and shall function under the supervision of ICE officers when performing under the MOA.
CERTIFICATION OF STATE BENEFITS BEING USED FOR AUTHORIZED RESIDENTS OF THE STATE SECTION 2.(a) The Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) shall examine covered State public benefits programs to determine whether, and the extent to which, such benefits are being provided to unauthorized aliens.
CERTIFICATION OF STATE BENEFITS BEING USED FOR AUTHORIZED RESIDENTS OF THE STATE SECTION 2.
The Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) shall examine covered State public benefits programs to determine whether, and the extent to which, such benefits are being provided to unauthorized aliens.
Page 4 Senate Bill 153-Second Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (2) Food and Nutrition Services, except for WIC services to the extent it provides Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
Page 4 Senate Bill 153-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (2) Food and Nutrition Services, except for WIC services to the extent it provides Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
(15) Anyretirement, disability, unemployment benefit, or any other similar benefit for which payments or assistance are provided by an agency of a State or local government or by appropriated funds of a State or local government.
(15) Anyretirement, disability, unemployment benefit, or anyother similar benefit for which payments or assistance are provided by an agency of a State or local government or by appropriated funds of a State or local government.
SECTION2.(b) In accordancewithsubdivision(15)ofsubsection(a)ofthissection, for any program under the oversight of the Board of Trustees of the Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System established under G.S.
135-2 or the Board of Trustees of the Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System established under G.S.
128-22, the employer's certification of the accuracy of submitted information pursuant to G.S.
128-30(g)(4) or G.S.
135-8(f)(4) shall establish that State public benefits are not being provided to unauthorized aliens.
OSBM shall examine participating employers to determine whether theyare employing only legally authorized employees.
Senate Bill 153-Second Edition Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (b) Immunity shall be waived under subsection (a) of this section even if the county has not purchased insurance as authorized in G.S.
(b) Immunity shall be waived under subsection (a) of this section even if the county has not purchased insurance as authorized in G.S.
160A-485.1." SECTION 3.(d) Article 21 of Chapter 160A of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read as follows:
160A-485.1." Senate Bill 153-First Edition Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 SECTION 3.(d) Article 21 of Chapter 160A of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read as follows:
UNC CONSTITUENT INSTITUTIONS TO COMPLY WITH LAWS RELATED TO IMMIGRATION SECTION 4.
CREATION OF ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES FOR UNC CONSTITUENT INSTITUTIONS TO COMPLY WITH STATE LAWS RELATED TO IMMIGRATION SECTION 4.
Adoption of sanctuary status prohibited.
Adoption of sanctuary status prohibited;
(a) A constituent institution shall not have any policy or regulation that limits or restricts the enforcement of federal immigration laws to less than the full extent permitted by federal law.
investigation;
(b) To the extent permitted by federal law, a constituent institution shall not do anyof the following related to information regarding the immigration status of any individual:
penalties.
(1) Prevent law enforcement officials or agencies from gathering the information.
(a) No constituent institution may have in effect any policy or procedure that limits or restricts the enforcement of federal immigration laws to less than the full extent permitted by federal law.
(2) Prevent communication of the information to federal law enforcement agencies." PART V.
(b) No constituent institution shall do any of the following related to information regarding the citizenship or immigration status, lawful or unlawful, of any individual:
(1) Prohibit law enforcement officials or agencies from gathering such information.
(2) Direct law enforcement officials or agencies not to gather such information.
(3) Prohibit the communication of such information to federal law enforcement agencies." PART V.
Page 6 Senate Bill 153-Second Edition
Page 6 Senate Bill 153-First Edition
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  28. Veto Received from Senate

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

  33. Vetoed 06/20/2025

  34. Concurred In H Com Sub

  35. Ordered Enrolled

  36. Ratified

  37. Pres. To Gov. 6/10/2025

  38. Regular Message Sent To Senate

  39. Regular Message Received For Concurrence in H Com Sub

  40. Placed On Cal For 06/10/2025

  41. Reptd Fav

  42. Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)

  43. Added to Calendar

  44. Amend Tabled A1

  45. Passed 2nd Reading

  46. Passed 3rd Reading

  47. Reptd Fav Com Substitute

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

  49. Withdrawn From Com

  50. Re-ref to the Com on Judiciary 2, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  51. Passed 1st Reading

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

  53. Regular Message Sent To House

  54. Regular Message Received From Senate

  55. Amend Adopted A2

  56. Amend Failed A1

  57. Amend Adopted A3

  58. Passed 2nd Reading

  59. Passed 3rd Reading

  60. Engrossed

  61. Reptd Fav

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

  64. Passed 1st Reading

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

  66. Withdrawn From Com

  67. Re-ref to Judiciary. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate

  68. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 28 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on · 50 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (28)

Not signed on (149)

149 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

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Passed 71 Yea · 47 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 67000
Unaffiliated 4300
Democratic 04301
Total 714601
% of votes cast 60%39%0%1%
How each member voted (118)
Member Party Vote
Campbell — Yea
JohnLowery — Yea
Reeder — Yea
CharlesSmith — Nay
vonHaefen — Nay
C. Smith — Yea
F. Jackson — Nay
Abe Jones Democratic Nay
Aisha O. Dew Democratic Nay
Allen Buansi Democratic Nay
Allison A. Dahle Democratic Nay
Amanda P. Cook Democratic Nay
Amber M. Baker Democratic Nay
Amos L. Quick, III Democratic Nay
B. Ray Jeffers Democratic Nay
Becky Carney Democratic Nay
Beth Helfrich Democratic Nay
Brandon Lofton Democratic Nay
Brian Turner Democratic Nay
Bryan Cohn Democratic Nay
Carolyn G. Logan Democratic Nay
Cynthia Ball Democratic Nay
Dante Pittman Democratic Nay
Deb Butler Democratic Nay
Eric Ager Democratic Nay
Garland E. Pierce Democratic Nay
Gloristine Brown Democratic Nay
James Roberson Democratic Nay
Jordan Lopez Democratic Nay
Julia Greenfield Democratic Nay
Kanika Brown Democratic Nay
Laura Budd Democratic Nay
Lindsey Prather Democratic Nay
Marcia Morey Democratic Nay
Maria Cervania Democratic Nay
Mary Belk Democratic Nay
Mike Colvin Democratic Nay
Monika Johnson-Hostler Democratic Nay
Phil Rubin Democratic Nay
Pricey Harrison Democratic Nay
Renée A. Price Democratic Nay
Robert T. Reives, II Democratic Nay
Rodney D. Pierce Democratic Nay
Sarah Crawford Democratic Nay
Shelly Willingham Democratic Not Voting
Terry M. Brown Jr. Democratic Nay
Tim Longest Democratic Nay
Tracy Clark Democratic Nay
Vernetta Alston Democratic Nay
Ya Liu Democratic Nay
Zack Hawkins Democratic Nay
A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr. Republican Yea
Allen Chesser Republican Yea
Anna Ferguson Republican Yea
Ben T. Moss, Jr. Republican Yea
Bill Ward Republican Yea
Blair Eddins Republican Yea
Brenden H. Jones Republican Yea
Brian Biggs Republican Yea
Brian Echevarria Republican Yea
Celeste C. Cairns Republican Yea
Charles W. Miller Republican Yea
Chris Humphrey Republican Yea
Cody Huneycutt Republican Yea
Dan Kiger Republican Yea
David Willis Republican Yea
Dean Arp Republican Yea
Dennis Riddell Republican Yea
Destin Hall Republican Yea
Diane Wheatley Republican Yea
Donna McDowell White Republican Yea
Donnie Loftis Republican Yea
Donny Lambeth Republican Yea
Dudley Greene Republican Yea
Edward C. Goodwin Republican Yea
Erin Paré Republican Yea
Frank Iler Republican Yea
Harry Warren Republican Yea
Heather H. Rhyne Republican Yea
Howard Penny, Jr. Republican Yea
Hugh Blackwell 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 M. Blust Republican Yea
John R. Bell, IV Republican Yea
John Sauls Republican Yea
Jonathan L. Almond Republican Yea
Joseph Pike Republican Yea
Julia C. Howard Republican Yea
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 Schietzelt Republican Yea
Mitchell S. Setzer Republican Yea
Neal Jackson Republican Yea
Paul Scott Republican Yea
Phil Shepard Republican Yea
Ray Pickett Republican Yea
Sam Watford Republican Yea
Stephen M. Ross Republican Yea
Steve Tyson Republican Yea
Ted Davis, Jr. Republican Yea
Todd Carver Republican Yea
Todd Johnson Republican Yea
Tricia Ann Cotham Republican Yea
William D. Brisson Republican Yea
Wyatt Gable Republican Yea

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Passed 70 Yea · 46 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 55003
Unaffiliated 151100
Democratic 03301
U 0200
Total 704604
% of votes cast 58%38%0%3%
How each member voted (120)
Member Party Vote
Bradford — Yea
Cleveland — Yea
Crutchfield — Yea
Elmore — Yea
Faircloth — Yea
Fontenot — Yea
Lowery — Yea
Mills — Yea
Moore — Yea
Reeder — Yea
Saine — Yea
Sasser — Yea
CarsonSmith — Yea
Sossamon — Yea
Autry — Nay
Clemmons — Nay
Gill — Nay
Harris — Nay
Lucas — Nay
Rudow — Nay
CharlesSmith — Nay
Staton-Williams — Nay
vonHaefen — Nay
Wray — Nay
F. Jackson — Nay
K. Baker — Yea
Abe Jones Democratic Nay
Allen Buansi Democratic Nay
Allison A. Dahle Democratic Nay
Amber M. Baker Democratic Nay
Amos L. Quick, III Democratic Nay
B. Ray Jeffers Democratic Nay
Becky Carney Democratic Nay
Brandon Lofton Democratic Nay
Carolyn G. Logan Democratic Not Voting
Cecil Brockman Democratic Nay
Cynthia Ball Democratic Nay
Deb Butler Democratic Nay
Eric Ager Democratic Nay
Garland E. Pierce Democratic Nay
Gloristine Brown Democratic Nay
James Roberson Democratic Nay
Joe John Democratic Nay
Kanika Brown Democratic Nay
Laura Budd Democratic Nay
Lindsey Prather Democratic Nay
Marcia Morey Democratic Nay
Maria Cervania Democratic Nay
Mary Belk Democratic Nay
Pricey Harrison Democratic Nay
Renée A. Price Democratic Nay
Robert T. Reives, II Democratic Nay
Sarah Crawford Democratic Nay
Shelly Willingham Democratic Nay
Terence Everitt Democratic Nay
Terry M. Brown Jr. Democratic Nay
Tim Longest Democratic Nay
Vernetta Alston Democratic Nay
Ya Liu Democratic Nay
Zack Hawkins Democratic Nay
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 Yea
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 Yea
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 Nay
Nasif Majeed U Nay

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 153?
SB 153 is sponsored by Eddie D. Settle (Republican), Vickie Sawyer (Republican), Benton G. Sawrey (Republican), Norman W. Sanderson (Republican), Bill Rabon (Republican), Brad Overcash (Republican), Timothy D. Moffitt (Republican), Tom McInnis (Republican), Michael V. Lee (Republican), Michael A. Lazzara (Republican), Steve Jarvis (Republican), Dana Jones (Republican), Mark Hollo (Republican), Ralph Hise (Republican), Bobby Hanig (Republican), Amy S. Galey (Republican), Carl Ford (Republican), David W. Craven, Jr. (Republican), Kevin Corbin (Republican), Jim Burgin (Republican), Danny Earl Britt, Jr. (Republican), Bob Brinson (Republican), Lisa S. Barnes (Republican), W. Ted Alexander (Republican), Paul Newton (Republican), Warren Daniel (Republican), Phil Berger (Republican), Brent Jackson (Republican), and Todd Johnson (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 153?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 24, 2025. Enacted.
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