North Carolina House Passes Elections Bill HB 958
Tracking the legislative progression of House Bill 958 in the North Carolina General Assembly, an omnibus election law and campaign finance measure introduced in 2025 and significantly modified by the Senate in July 2026 before returning to the House.
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August 2026 — 1 developments
North Carolina House Prepares to Evaluate Senate Amendments
The North Carolina House prepares to evaluate the Senate-amended version of HB 958 during its legislative session, deciding whether to concur with the changes or send the package to a conference committee.
July 2026 — 3 developments
Senate Sends Amended Package Back to House
The Senate approves its modified version of HB 958 and sends the amended package back to the House for concurrence or a conference committee.
North Carolina Senate Passes Revised HB 958
The North Carolina Senate passes a revised version of HB 958 on a party-line vote. The Senate amends the bill to shorten the primary early voting period from 17 days to 10 days, adjust post-election audits and voter list maintenance, and reject Democratic amendments.
Advocacy Groups Voice Opposition
Civil rights and advocacy organizations, including the ACLU of North Carolina and Democracy NC, voice sharp opposition to HB 958 over provisions altering voting access and expanding State Auditor oversight.
June 2026 — 1 developments
Committee Analyses and Provisions Emerge
Detailed committee analyses and updates emerge regarding the provisions of HB 958, outlining modifications to absentee ballot counting schedules, cure deadlines for discrepancies, and a requirement for candidates to maintain a 365-day party affiliation before running in a primary.
April 2025 — 1 developments
Introduction of House Bill 958
House Bill 958 (Election Law Changes), an omnibus bill concerning election administration and campaign finance, is formally introduced in the North Carolina General Assembly by primary sponsors including Representatives Blackwell and Stevens.