North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee 3 D cosponsors

SB 982 — Make Enf. Liable and Transparent (MELT) Act.

Last action — Withdrawn From Com

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    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 20% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 3 sponsors

    2 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 D).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

21 added · 22 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes made to Senate Bill 982 include the removal of some previously mentioned provisions related to access by federal immigration agencies (CBP and ICE) to certain detention facilities. The bill now emphasizes making law enforcement more accountable and transparent in its operations. This matters because it could lead to increased oversight and protect the rights of individuals detained, ensuring that law enforcement agencies operate within clearer guidelines and with greater accountability.

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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 982 Short Title:
982 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS45522-NQa-52 Short Title:Make Enf.
Make Enf.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MAKE ENFORCEMENT LIABLE AND TRANSPARENT.
Rules and Operations of the Senate May 4, 2026 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO MAKE ENFORCEMENT LIABLE AND TRANSPARENT.
*DRS45522-NQa-52* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (2) Judicial warrant.
*S982-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 (2) Judicial warrant.
(3) Access to, disclosure of, or use of State or local government records, databases, orsystems, including,but not limitedto,Division ofMotorVehicle records, unless a warrant has been issued by a neutral judicial officer based on probable cause.
(3) Access to, disclosure of, or use of State or local government records, databases, orsystems, including,but not limitedto, Division ofMotorVehicle records, unless a warrant has been issued by a neutral judicial officer based on probable cause.
(3) Provide access to nonpublic areas of a detention facility to CBP or ICE for the purpose of questioning, interviewing, or arresting a person without a judicial warrant.
(3) Provide access to nonpublic areas of a detention facilityto CBP or ICE for the purpose of questioning, interviewing, or arresting a person without a judicial warrant.
(3) Nothing in this section prohibits compliance with valid criminal warrants or judicial orders unrelated to civil immigration enforcement." Page 2 DRS45522-NQa-52 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 APPROPRIATION FOR COMMUNITY-BASED IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES SECTION 1.4.(a) Appropriation.
(3) Nothing in this section prohibits compliance with valid criminal warrants or judicial orders unrelated to civil immigration enforcement." Page 2 Senate Bill 982-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 APPROPRIATION FOR COMMUNITY-BASED IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES SECTION 1.4.(a) Appropriation.
This Part becomes effective July 1, 2026, and applies to any person detained or arrestedby theUnitedStates ImmigrationandCustoms EnforcementorUnitedStates Customs and Border Protection on or after that date.
This Part becomes effective July 1, 2026, and applies to any person detained or arrestedbytheUnitedStates ImmigrationandCustoms EnforcementorUnitedStates Customs and Border Protection on or after that date.
NO SECRET POLICE FACIAL COVERINGS, IDENTIFICATION, AND RECORDING DRS45522-NQa-52 Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 SECTION 2.1.(a) Chapter 17F of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
NO SECRET POLICE FACIAL COVERINGS, IDENTIFICATION, AND RECORDING Senate Bill 982-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 SECTION 2.1.(a) Chapter 17F of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
– Any opaque mask, garment, or other item that conceals or obscures the facial identity of the wearer, including a balaclava, tactical mask, gator, ski mask, and any similar type of facial covering or face-shielding item.
– Any opaque mask, garment, or other item that conceals or obscures the facial identity of the wearer, including a balaclava, tactical mask, gator, ski mask, and anysimilar type of facial covering or face-shielding item.
(a) For purposes of this section, "federal law enforcement" means any officer, agent, employee, or other personnel employed or contracted by any agency of the United States Page 4 DRS45522-NQa-52 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 government, including Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
(a) For purposes of this section, "federal law enforcement" means any officer, agent, employee, or other personnel employed or contracted by any agency of the United States Page 4 Senate Bill 982-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 government, including Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Article 1 of Chapter 64 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
Article 1 of Chapter 64 of the General Statutes is amended byadding a new section to read:
DRS45522-NQa-52 Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 b.
Senate Bill 982-First Edition Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 b.
(a) The United States Department of Homeland Security shall provide the Governor with a weekly list of all people detained within and deported from this State and the charges against each detainee and deportee.
(a) The United States Department of Homeland Securityshall provide the Governor with a weekly list of all people detained within and deported from this State and the charges against each detainee and deportee.
Article 3 of Chapter 95 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
Article 3 of Chapter 95 of the General Statutes is amended byadding a new section to read:
Page 6 DRS45522-NQa-52 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 PART VI.
Page 6 Senate Bill 982-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 PART VI.
DRS45522-NQa-52 Page 7
Senate Bill 982-First Edition Page 7
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Action History

  1. Withdrawn From Com

  2. Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget

  3. Passed 1st Reading

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

  5. Filed

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 176 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (176)

176 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 982?
SB 982 is sponsored by Natalie S. Murdock (Democratic), Caleb Theodros (Democratic), and Sophia Chitlik (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 982?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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