North Carolina · 2025-2026 Session · Bill
HB 437: Drug-Free Zones/Unauthorized Public Camping.
Vetoed Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Vetoed
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Plain-language summary
HB 437 is a bill introduced in the North Carolina House on March 18, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Drug-Free Zones/Unauthorized Public Camping. Primary sponsor: Heather Rhyne (Republican), Allen Chesser (Republican). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 27, 2026): Placed On Cal For 08/04/2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heather Rhyne | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 97 |
| Allen Chesser | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Brian Biggs | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 70 |
| Grant Campbell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
| Cody Huneycutt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 67 |
| Johnson | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jeff McNeely | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Ray Pickett | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 93 |
| Tim Reeder | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Carson Smith | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| 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
- Placed On Cal For 08/04/2026
- Vetoed 07/08/2026
- Received from the Governor
- Pres. To Gov. 7/2/2026
- Ratified
- Concurred In S Com Sub
- Ordered Enrolled
- Cal Pursuant 36(b)
- Placed On Cal For 06/30/2026
- Regular Message Sent To House
- Regular Message Received For Concurrence in S Com Sub
- Amend Adopted A1
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