Senate Bill 420 Summary

• Enacts the North Carolina Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, incorporating federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act protections into state law and extending them to NC National Guard members on state active duty.

• Allows servicemembers to terminate certain service contracts (telecommunications, internet, television, satellite radio, prepaid entertainment) without early termination charges when receiving military orders to relocate for at least 90 days to an unsupporting location, with refunds due within 60 days.

• Extends residential leases by 10 days after state active duty terminates for NC National Guard members and out-of-state National Guard members residing in NC, provided they maintain current rent and remain in good standing.

• Establishes the Attorney General and servicemembers with private rights of action for violations, with civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation and remedies including injunctions, restitution, and attorney's fees.

• Clarifies that NC National Guard members cannot be forced to use vacation or accrued leave from civilian employment during periods of state active service, with enforcement by the Commissioner of Labor.