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NC H958
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Hugh Blackwell
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AI Summary
- Extends deadline for counting provisional ballots from 3 to 5 business days after election and allows early voting ballot counting to begin at 9:00 A.M. on election day, with results prohibited from being announced until polls close
- Requires military and overseas voters (UOCAVA) to submit a copy of photo identification with their ballot and narrows eligibility by removing provisions allowing certain foreign-born citizens to vote based on parent/guardian residence
- Prohibits rank choice voting in any primary or election and bans foreign nationals from contributing to candidates, political committees, or referendum committees
- Increases campaign finance reporting thresholds: candidate exemption from detailed reports raised from $1,000 to $3,000, independent expenditure reporting threshold raised from $100 to $1,000, and 48-hour contribution reporting threshold raised from $1,000 to $2,000
- Requires voter registration forms to collect full nine-digit Social Security numbers beginning January 1, 2027, and mandates the DMV provide full Social Security numbers to the State Board of Elections for registered voters
Legislative Description
Election Law Changes
Boards
Last Action
Re-ref to the Com on Election Law, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
9/25/2025
Committee Referrals
Election Law9/25/2025
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House7/31/2025
Judiciary I6/30/2025
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House6/26/2025
Election Law4/14/2025
Full Bill Text
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