North Carolina S646: Make NC Insurrection-Free.

What the bill says

An act making participants in the january sixth insurrection ineligible for state government employment.

From the introduced text:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT MAKING PARTICIPANTS IN THE JANUARY SIXTH INSURRECTION INELIGIBLE FOR STATE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT. The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts: SECTION 1. Chapter 126 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new Article to read: "Article 17. "Eligibility for State Government Employment. "§ 126-100. Definitions; findings; scope. (a) The following definitions apply in this Article: (1) Conviction. - Any judgment of conviction entered by a court, whether upon verdict, plea of guilty, or plea of nolo contendere. (2) Covered offense. - Means any: a. Federal offense relating to insurrection, rebellion, or domestic terrorism; b. Conviction under 18 U.S.C. § 1752 relating to restricted building or grounds violations; c. Conviction under 40 U.S.C. § 5104 relating to violent entry and disorderly conduct on Capitol grounds; and d. Any substantially similar offense under State law. (3) Infamous or disgraceful conduct. - Acts that demonstrate contempt for constitutional government, violence against democratic institutions, or conduct that brings disrepute to public service. (b) The General Assembly finds that: (1) The integrity of public service and safety of North Carolina citizens requires a State workforce that demonstrates loyalty to democratic principles and the rule of law; (2) Participation in acts to overthrow or disrupt constitutional government is fundamentally incompatible with public service; and (3) No person who …

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Sponsors

• Garrett, Michael (D, 27) · primary sponsor
• Everitt, Terence (D, 18) · primary sponsor
• Robinson, Gladys A. (D, 28) · primary sponsor
• Applewhite, Val (D, 19)
• Bradley, Woodson (D, 42)
• Murdock, Natalie S. (D, 20)
• Smith, Kandie D. (D, 5)
• Waddell, Joyce (D, 40)

Latest actions

1. March 26, 2025: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
2. March 26, 2025: Passed 1st Reading
3. March 25, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is S646?

S646 is a bill in the North Carolina Legislature (2025-2026 Session): Make NC Insurrection-Free.

What does S646 do?

In its own words: An act making participants in the january sixth insurrection ineligible for state government employment.

What is the status of S646?

In committee as of March 26, 2025. Latest action: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (March 26, 2025).

Who sponsored S646?

Garrett, Michael (D, 27), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for S646?

On the North Carolina Legislature website: https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S646