North Carolina legislation · 2025-2026 Session
North Carolina S1082: NC Right to Work Amendment.
Status: In committee, May 20, 2026
What the bill says
An act to amend the constitution of north carolina to ensure the right to work for all north carolinians.
From the introduced text:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AMEND THE CONSTITUTION OF NORTH CAROLINA TO ENSURE THE RIGHT TO WORK FOR ALL NORTH CAROLINIANS. The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts: SECTION 1.1. Article I of the North Carolina Constitution is amended by adding a new section to read: "Sec. 39. Right to work. The right to live includes the right to work. The exercise of the right to work must be protected and maintained free from undue restraints and coercion. It is the public policy of the State that the right of persons to work shall not be denied or abridged on account of membership or nonmembership in any labor union or labor organization or association. The General Assembly may prescribe general laws to further define and implement this section." SECTION 1.2. The amendment set out in Section 1.1 of this act shall be submitted to the qualified voters of the State at the statewide general election to be held on November 3, 2026, which election shall be conducted in accordance with the laws governing elections at that time. The question to be used in the voting systems and ballots shall be: "[ ] FOR [ ] AGAINST Constitutional amendment to protect the right of North Carolinians to be employed without being forced to join and pay membership dues …
Sponsors
- Ford, Carl (R, 33) · primary sponsor
- Alexander, W. Ted (R, 44) · primary sponsor
- Jarvis, Steve (R, 30) · primary sponsor
- Berger, Phil (R, 26)
- Brinson, Bob (R, 3)
- Britt, Danny Earl (R, 24)
- Burgin, Jim (R, 12)
- Corbin, Kevin (R, 50)
- Craven, David W. (R, 29)
- Galey, Amy S. (R, 25)
- Hanig, Bobby (R, 1)
- Hollo, Mark (R, 45)
Latest actions
- : Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- : Passed 1st Reading
- : Special Message Received From Senate
- : Special Message Sent To House
- : Passed 3rd Reading
- : Passed 2nd Reading
- : Amend Tabled A6
- : Amend Tabled A5
- : Amend Tabled A4
- : Amend Tabled A3
Votes
- NC Right to Work Amendment. Third Reading (May 20, 2026): 30 yea, 16 nay, passed
- NC Right to Work Amendment. Second Reading (May 20, 2026): 30 yea, 16 nay, passed
- NC Right to Work Amendment. Amendment 6 Motion 1 To Table (May 20, 2026): 30 yea, 16 nay, passed
- NC Right to Work Amendment. Amendment 5 Motion 1 To Table (May 20, 2026): 30 yea, 16 nay, passed
- NC Right to Work Amendment. Amendment 4 Motion 1 To Table (May 20, 2026): 30 yea, 16 nay, passed
- NC Right to Work Amendment. Amendment 3 Motion 1 To Table (May 20, 2026): 30 yea, 16 nay, passed
Subjects: CONSTITUTION, NC, EMPLOYMENT, COMMERCE, ELECTIONS, PUBLIC, PERSONNEL, ORGANIZED LABOR
Common questions
- What is S1082?
- S1082 is a bill in the North Carolina Legislature (2025-2026 Session): NC Right to Work Amendment.
- What does S1082 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend the constitution of north carolina to ensure the right to work for all north carolinians.
- What is the status of S1082?
- In committee as of May 20, 2026. Latest action: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (May 20, 2026).
- Who sponsored S1082?
- Ford, Carl (R, 33), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for S1082?
- On the North Carolina Legislature website: https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S1082
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