In plain English
Eliminates diversity, equity, and inclusion programs or practices in public higher education, affecting public colleges, universities, employees, and students.
- Status
- Became Law
- Origin
- Senate
- Last action
- Ch. SL 2026-21
- Date
- Jun 24, 2026
Sponsors
- RAmy Galeycosponsor
- RKevin Corbinprimary
- RWilliam Raboncosponsor
- RCarl Fordcosponsor
- RMichael Leecosponsor
- RTed Alexandercosponsor
- RBob Brinsoncosponsor
- RNorman Sandersoncosponsor
- RMichael Lazzaracosponsor
- RDavid Cravencosponsor
- RWilliam Jacksoncosponsor
- RTimothy Moffittcosponsor
- RWarren Danielcosponsor
- RMark Hollocosponsor
- RRalph Hisecosponsor
- RDana Jonescosponsor
- RBrad Overcashprimary
- RBuck Newtoncosponsor
- REddie Settlecosponsor
- RLisa Barnescosponsor
- RTodd Johnsoncosponsor
- RPhilip Bergerprimary
- RBobby Hanigcosponsor
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.
- House · Second readingJun 25, 2025
Second Reading
A preliminary passage vote, usually followed by a final vote.
Passed 64 yes · 47 no · 9 not voting
- Senate · AmendmentApr 9, 2025
Amendment 1 Motion 1 To Table
A vote to change the text of the bill, not to pass it.
Passed 28 yes · 18 no · 3 not voting
- Senate · Second readingApr 9, 2025
Second Reading
A preliminary passage vote, usually followed by a final vote.
Passed 28 yes · 18 no · 3 not voting
- Senate · AmendmentApr 9, 2025
Amendment 2 Motion 1 To Table
A vote to change the text of the bill, not to pass it.
Passed 28 yes · 18 no · 3 not voting