North Carolina · 2025-2026 Session · Bill
HB 677: Open Movie Captioning in Movie Theaters.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 677 is a bill introduced in the North Carolina House on April 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Open Movie Captioning in Movie Theaters. Primary sponsor: Brian Turner (Democratic), Vernetta Alston (Democratic), Jordan Lopez (Democratic). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 3, 2025): Passed 1st Reading.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 14 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Turner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 116 |
| Vernetta Alston | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Jordan Lopez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 112 |
| Eric Ager | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 114 |
| Terry Brown | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 92 |
| Becky Carney | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 102 |
| Maria Cervania | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Sarah Crawford | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 66 |
| Aisha Dew | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 107 |
| Julia Greenfield | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 100 |
| Zack Hawkins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 31 |
| Helfrich | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Frances Jackson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Garland Pierce | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
| Rodney Pierce | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Donna White | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
“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 Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Filed