North Carolina · 2025-2026 Session · Bill
HB 776: NC Religious Freedom Restoration 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 776 is a bill introduced in the North Carolina House on April 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: NC Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Primary sponsor: Brian Echevarria (Republican), Dean Arp (Republican), Neal Jackson (Republican). It lists 17 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2025): Passed 1st Reading.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 19
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Echevarria | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 82 |
| Dean Arp | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| Neal Jackson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 78 |
| Jonathan Almond | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
| Brian Biggs | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 70 |
| John Blust | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
| Alan Branson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
| Celeste Cairns | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Jimmy Dixon | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Blair Eddins | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 94 |
| Johnson | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Keith Kidwell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 79 |
| Donnie Loftis | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 109 |
| Jeff McNeely | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Ben Moss | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Dennis Riddell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Paul Scott | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 111 |
| Bill Ward | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Donna White | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| David Willis | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 68 |
“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