North Carolina legislation · 2025-2026 Session
North Carolina S445: Regulatory Reform Act of 2026.
Status: Signed into law, August 11, 2026
What the bill says
An act to provide further regulatory relief to the citizens of north carolina.
From the enrolled text:
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FURTHER REGULATORY RELIEF TO THE CITIZENS OF NORTH CAROLINA. The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts: PART I. BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATIVE REFORMS DE NOVO REVIEW OF AGENCY RULES SECTION 1.(a) G.S. 150B-34 reads as rewritten: "§ 150B-34. Final decision or order. (a) In each contested case the administrative law judge shall make a final decision or order that contains findings of fact and conclusions of law. The administrative law judge shall decide the case based upon the preponderance of the evidence, giving due regard to evidence. The administrative law judge may be informed by the demonstrated knowledge and expertise of the agency with respect to facts and inferences within the specialized knowledge of the agency.agency but shall apply traditional de novo review to the interpretation of State rules and regulations. (b) Repealed by Session Laws 1991, c. 35, s. 6. (c) Repealed by Session Laws 2011-398, s. 18. For effective date and applicability, see editor's note. (d) Except for the exemptions contained in G.S. 150B-1, the provisions of this section regarding the decision of the administrative law judge shall apply only to agencies subject to Article 3 of this Chapter, notwithstanding any other provisions to the contrary relating to recommended decisions by administrative law judges. (e) An administrative law judge may grant judgment on the pleadings, …
Sponsors
- Jarvis, Steve (R, 30) · primary sponsor
- Galey, Amy S. (R, 25)
- Hise, Ralph (R, 47)
- McInnis, Tom (R, 21)
- Moffitt, Timothy D. (R, 48)
Latest actions
- : Ch. SL 2026-59
- : Signed by Gov. 8/11/2026
- : Pres. To Gov. 8/6/2026
- : Ratified
- : Ordered Enrolled
- : Conf Report Adopted
- : Placed On Cal For 08/04/2026
- : Cal Pursuant Rule 44(d)
- : Conf Com #2 Reported
- : Conf Rpt Withdrawn
Votes
- Regulatory Reform Act of 2026. C RPT Adoption (August 4, 2026): 84 yea, 26 nay, passed
- Regulatory Reform Act of 2026. Conference Rpt Motion 8 To Adopt (July 29, 2026): 37 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Regulatory Reform Act of 2026. Motion 9 To Concur (June 23, 2026): 0 yea, 45 nay, failed
- Regulatory Reform Act of 2026. Second Reading (June 3, 2026): 85 yea, 28 nay, passed
- Regulatory Reform Act of 2026. A3 Adams Second Reading (June 3, 2026): 12 yea, 98 nay, failed
- Regulatory Reform Act of 2026. A2 Adams Second Reading (June 3, 2026): 14 yea, 97 nay, failed
Subjects: HOSPITALS, DHHS, HEALTH SERVICES, POVERTY, PUBLIC, DISASTERS & EMERGENCIES, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, INSURANCE, HEALTH
Common questions
- What is S445?
- S445 is a bill in the North Carolina Legislature (2025-2026 Session): Regulatory Reform Act of 2026.
- What does S445 do?
- In its own words: An act to provide further regulatory relief to the citizens of north carolina.
- What is the status of S445?
- Signed into law as of August 11, 2026. Latest action: Ch. SL 2026-59 (August 11, 2026).
- Who sponsored S445?
- Jarvis, Steve (R, 30), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for S445?
- On the North Carolina Legislature website: https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S445
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