North Carolina H1229: Strip Corporations of Political Spending.

What the bill says

An act to amend the north carolina constitution to limit corporate political spending powers.

From the introduced text:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO AMEND THE NORTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTION TO LIMIT CORPORATE POLITICAL SPENDING POWERS. Whereas, corporations are artificial entities created by state law for the purpose of furthering certain economic goals; and Whereas, corporations do not exist without law; and Whereas, Citizens United granted corporations the right to unlimited political spending with little transparency but did not prohibit states from exercising their authority to define corporate entities; and Whereas, Citizens United greatly compromised our system of democracy and diluted individuals' voices; and Whereas, only the State can grant corporations the power to spend politically; and Whereas, a 2023 Pew Research poll found that eight in 10 Americans, including large majorities of both Democrats and Republicans, believe there is too much corporate money in politics; and Whereas, elections are about people, not unlimited corporate spending and control; and Whereas, this act will return power back to the voters and restore integrity in elections; Now, therefore, The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts: SECTION 1. Article VIII of the North Carolina Constitution is amended by adding a new section to read: "Sec. 3. Limitation on corporate powers. A person, other than a human being, may not exercise political spending power in this State. This limitation does not apply to political committees acting in a manner prescribed by …

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Sponsors

• Morey, Marcia (D, 30) · primary sponsor
• Butler, Deb (D, 18) · primary sponsor
• Harrison, Pricey (D, 61) · primary sponsor
• Cook, Amanda P. (D, 60) · primary sponsor
• Ager, Eric (D, 114)
• Belk, Mary (D, 88)
• Brown, Kanika (D, 71)
• Cervania, Maria (D, 41)
• Clark, Tracy (D, 57)
• Greenfield, Julia (D, 100)
• Hawkins, Zack (D, 31)
• Lopez, Jordan (D, 112)

Latest actions

1. May 11, 2026: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
2. May 11, 2026: Passed 1st Reading
3. May 7, 2026: Filed

Common questions

What is H1229?

H1229 is a bill in the North Carolina Legislature (2025-2026 Session): Strip Corporations of Political Spending.

What does H1229 do?

In its own words: An act to amend the north carolina constitution to limit corporate political spending powers.

What is the status of H1229?

In committee as of May 11, 2026. Latest action: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (May 11, 2026).

Who sponsored H1229?

Morey, Marcia (D, 30), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H1229?

On the North Carolina Legislature website: https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H1229