NC H251

Prohibits discrimination in state disaster recovery assistance based on political affiliation or political speech, making knowing violations a Class I felony effective December 1, 2025

Elevates looting of temporary housing (tents, trailers, mobile homes) during emergencies from a Class H felony to a Class F felony, and allows victims to recover triple damages plus attorneys' fees

Automatically adopts federal healthcare regulatory waivers issued by HHS or CMS during emergencies for North Carolina hospitals without requiring separate state action

Exempts Hurricane Helene-damaged commercial buildings in downtown districts from upgraded fire-resistant window requirements for two years, allowing owners to rebuild with pre-storm window ratings upon filing a notarized affidavit

Waives multiple state permits for processing vegetative debris into mulch or compost in Helene-affected counties through July 1, 2027, with sites limited to 25,000 cubic yards