North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee 8 D cosponsors

HB 1242 — Modernize Law of the Land Clause.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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

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

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (8 D).

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In plain language

The bill aims to modernize the Law of the Land Clause.

This bill focuses on updating the Law of the Land Clause to reflect contemporary needs and circumstances. The goal is to ensure the clause remains relevant in today's context.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

10 added · 9 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of House Bill 1242 includes the names of additional sponsors, specifically Representative Greenfield, and changes the date from June 30, 2026, to July 1, 2026. This matters because it shows that the bill is still being refined and has gained support from more lawmakers, which could impact its chances of passing. The change in date could also align the bill with other legislative timelines or events.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 H 1 HOUSE BILL 1242 Short Title:
1242 Jun 30, 2026 SESSION 2025 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH10681-LRy-209 Short Title:
Representative Cook.
Representatives Cook and Greenfield (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 AMEND ARTICLE I, SECTION 19, OF THE NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION TO MODERNIZE THE LANGUAGE OF THE LAW OF THE LAND CLAUSE.
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House July 1, 2026 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AMEND ARTICLE I, SECTION 19, OF THE NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION TO MODERNIZE THE LANGUAGE OF THE LAW OF THE LAND CLAUSE.
SECTION 1.(d) If the certification from the State Board of Elections under Section 1(c) of this act reflects that a majority of votes cast on the question are in favor of the amendment set out in Section 1(a) of this act, the amendment set out in Section 1(a) of this act is effective upon certification.
SECTION 1.(d) If the certification from the State Board of Elections under Section 1(c) of this act reflects that a majorityof votes cast on the question are in favor of the amendment set out in Section 1(a) of this act, the amendment set out in Section 1(a) of this act is effective upon certification.
*DRH10681-LRy-209*
*H1242-v-1*
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

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

  3. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 171 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (171)

171 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 1242?
HB 1242 is sponsored by Phil Rubin (Democratic), Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Tracy Clark (Democratic), Maria Cervania (Democratic), Deb Butler (Democratic), Mary Belk (Democratic), Julia Greenfield (Democratic), and Amanda P. Cook (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 1242?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced June 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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