North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 16 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 1157 — Red Wolf Special Registration Plate.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 30, 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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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 17 sponsors

    2 primary, 15 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (16 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

98 added · 96 removed

Plain-language change summary

The new version of House Bill 1157 adds a special registration plate option called "Red Wolf," which includes a design featuring an image of a red wolf. This change is significant because it allows vehicle owners to show support for the ecosystem and wildlife conservation associated with the red wolf in North Carolina. Additionally, the amendment clarifies that this plate will not be constrained by certain application requirements that apply to other special plates, which could make it easier to obtain.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 H 1 HOUSE BILL 1157 Short Title:
1157 Apr 30, 2026 SESSION 2025 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH30586-NEfa-143 Short Title:
Representative Ball.
Representatives Ball, Ross, and Alston (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO ISSUE A RED WOLF SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE FEES FROM THE PLATE TO SUPPORT RED WOLF CONSERVATION, TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND INITIAL ISSUANCE OF THE PLATE AND FOR CAMPUS PROMOTION OF THE PLATE, AND TO DIRECT NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY TO PROMOTE THE PLATE ON CAMPUS.
Appropriations, if favorable, Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House May 4, 2026 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO ISSUE A RED WOLF SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE FEES FROM THE PLATE TO SUPPORT RED WOLF CONSERVATION, TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND INITIAL ISSUANCE OF THE PLATE AND FOR CAMPUS PROMOTION OF THE PLATE, AND TO DIRECT NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY TO PROMOTE THE PLATE ON CAMPUS.
and Whereas, North Carolina State University, as a leading public institution with the Wolfpack identity and a broad statewide alumni and supporter network, is well positioned to help promote awareness of the Red Wolf special registration plate and its conservation purpose;
and Whereas, North Carolina State University, as a leading public institution with the Wolfpack identityand a broad statewide alumni and supporter network, is well positioned to help promote awareness of the Red Wolf special registration plate and its conservation purpose;
… (b1) The following special registration plates do not have to be a "First in Flight" plate, "First in Freedom" plate, or "National/State Mottos" plate as provided in subsection (b) of this section.
… (b1) The following special registration plates do not have to be a "First in Flight" plate, "First in Freedom" plate, or "National/State Mottos" plate as provided in subsection (b) of this *H1157-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 section.
For *DRH30586-NEfa-143* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 special plates authorized in G.S.
For special plates authorized in G.S.
– The Division shall transfer quarterly the money in the Collegiate and Cultural Attraction Plate Account derived from the sale of Red Wolf plates to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission to be used for red wolf conservation, management, research, monitoring, and habitat preservation and restoration." SECTION 5.
– The Division shall transfer quarterly the money in the Collegiate and Cultural Attraction Plate Account derived from the sale of Red Wolf plates to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission to be used for red wolf conservation, management, research, monitoring, and habitat preservation and restoration." Page 2 House Bill 1157-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 SECTION 5.
20-63(b1), 20-79.4(b) and 20-81.12 to Page 2 DRH30586-NEfa-143 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 ensure that all of the special registration plates are listed in alphabetical order and numbered accordingly.
20-63(b1), 20-79.4(b) and 20-81.12 to ensure that all of the special registration plates are listed in alphabetical order and numbered accordingly.
DRH30586-NEfa-143 Page 3
House Bill 1157-First Edition Page 3
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

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2 sponsors · 15 co-sponsors · 162 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (15)

Not signed on (162)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1157?
HB 1157 is sponsored by James Roberson (Democratic), Robert T. Reives, II (Democratic), Renée A. Price (Democratic), Tim Longest (Democratic), Ya Liu (Democratic), Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Julia Greenfield (Democratic), Allison A. Dahle (Democratic), Sarah Crawford (Democratic), Bryan Cohn (Democratic), Maria Cervania (Democratic), Becky Carney (Democratic), Mary Belk (Democratic), Eric Ager (Democratic), Vernetta Alston (Democratic), Stephen M. Ross (Republican), and Cynthia Ball (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 1157?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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