North Carolina · 2025-2026 Session · Bill
HB 422: Beyond The Choice Act.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 422 is a bill introduced in the North Carolina House on March 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Beyond The Choice Act. Primary sponsor: Charles Smith (Democratic), Ed Goodwin (Republican), Donnie Loftis (Republican). It lists 25 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2025): Passed 1st Reading.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 20 · Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Smith | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Ed Goodwin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Donnie Loftis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 109 |
| Eric Ager | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 114 |
| Amber Baker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 72 |
| Mary Belk | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 88 |
| Gloristine Brown | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Laura Budd | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 103 |
| Deb Butler | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Grant Campbell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
| Maria Cervania | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Bryan Cohn | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Mike Colvin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 42 |
| Allison Dahle | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Jimmy Dixon | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Julia Greenfield | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 100 |
| Pricey Harrison | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Helfrich | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Frances Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Tim Longest | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Garland Pierce | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
| Rodney Pierce | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Lindsey Prather | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 115 |
| Amos Quick | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 58 |
| Dennis Riddell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Bill Ward | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Donna White | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Shelly Willingham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Passed 1st Reading
- Ref to the Com on Higher Education, if favorable, Homeland Security and Military and Veterans Affairs, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Filed