North Carolina · 2025-2026 Session · Bill
HB 983: Prohibit Corporal Punishment in Schools.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 983 is a bill introduced in the North Carolina House on April 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibit Corporal Punishment in Schools. Primary sponsor: Maria Cervania (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 14, 2025): Passed 1st Reading.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Cervania | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Cynthia Ball | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Mary Belk | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 88 |
| Deb Butler | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Pricey Harrison | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 61 |
| Marcia Morey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Lindsey Prather | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 115 |
| Renée Price | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Phil Rubin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
| Brian Turner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 116 |
“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