In plain English
Bans public schools from teaching or promoting a defined list of "divisive concepts" about race and sex, and eliminates diversity, equity and inclusion offices and staff positions in K-12 school systems.
- Status
- Became Law
- Origin
- Senate
- Last action
- Ch. SL 2026-20
- Date
- Jun 24, 2026
Sponsors
- RMichael Leeprimary
- RPhilip Bergerprimary
- RBrad Overcashprimary
- RTed Alexandercosponsor
- RLisa Barnescosponsor
- RBob Brinsoncosponsor
- RDanny Brittcosponsor
- RJim Burgincosponsor
- RKevin Corbincosponsor
- RChris Measmercosponsor
- RDavid Cravencosponsor
- RWarren Danielcosponsor
- RCarl Fordcosponsor
- RAmy Galeycosponsor
- RBobby Hanigcosponsor
- RRalph Hisecosponsor
- RMark Hollocosponsor
- RWilliam Jacksoncosponsor
- RSteve Jarviscosponsor
- RTodd Johnsoncosponsor
- RDana Jonescosponsor
- RMichael Lazzaracosponsor
- RThomas McInniscosponsor
- RTimothy Moffittcosponsor
- RBuck Newtoncosponsor
- RWilliam Raboncosponsor
- RNorman Sandersoncosponsor
- RBenton Sawreycosponsor
- RVickie Sawyercosponsor
- REddie Settlecosponsor
Votes
- House · Veto overrideJun 24, 2026
Veto Override M4 Previous Question
A vote to enact the bill despite the Governor's veto. NC requires three-fifths of members present and voting.
Passed 71 yes · 46 no · 1 not voting
Three-fifths of the 117 members voting is 71. The override cleared it by 0 votes.
- House · Veto overrideJun 24, 2026
Veto Override
A vote to enact the bill despite the Governor's veto. NC requires three-fifths of members present and voting.
Passed 71 yes · 46 no · 1 not voting
Three-fifths of the 117 members voting is 71. The override cleared it by 0 votes.
- Senate · Veto overrideJul 29, 2025
Motion 11 Veto Override
A vote to enact the bill despite the Governor's veto. NC requires three-fifths of members present and voting.
Passed 30 yes · 19 no · 1 not voting
Three-fifths of the 49 members voting is 30. The override cleared it by 0 votes.
- Senate · ConcurrenceJun 26, 2025
Concurrence in House committee substitute
A vote to accept the other chamber's changes and send the bill to the Governor.
Passed 29 yes · 19 no · 2 not voting
- House · Second readingJun 25, 2025
Second Reading
A preliminary passage vote, usually followed by a final vote.
Passed 67 yes · 48 no · 5 not voting
- House · Final passage (3rd reading)Jun 24, 2025
Third reading, passage of the bill
The final vote on whether the bill passes this chamber.
Passed 68 yes · 49 no · 3 not voting
- House · AmendmentJun 24, 2025
Amendment to exempt historically Black colleges
A vote to change the text of the bill, not to pass it.
Failed 49 yes · 68 no · 3 not voting
- Senate · Second readingMar 11, 2025
Second Reading
A preliminary passage vote, usually followed by a final vote.
Passed 28 yes · 18 no · 4 not voting
- Senate · AmendmentMar 11, 2025
Amendment 3
A vote to change the text of the bill, not to pass it.
Passed 46 yes · 0 no · 4 not voting
- Senate · AmendmentMar 11, 2025
Amendment 2
A vote to change the text of the bill, not to pass it.
Passed 29 yes · 18 no · 3 not voting