NC S652

General Assembly members who change party affiliation with more than six months remaining in their term would have their office automatically deemed vacated, triggering a special election within 90 days

The State Board of Elections would develop guidelines and procedures for conducting these special elections, including reimbursing county boards for administration costs

Members who switch parties must return campaign contributions from the most recent election cycle within 30 days if requested by the original contributor

The bill cites a 2022 case where 25,986 votes were cast for or against a legislator who switched party affiliation less than six months after being sworn in

Effective upon becoming law