Action at the Capitol: Bills awaiting Governor Stein's signature or veto (as of 6/27)
Several of the 15 bills are relevant to residents of Holly Springs, Apex, and Fuquay-Varina, due to their implications for development, education, healthcare, and public services.
Note: The names assigned below to Bills are unofficial and were created by Holly Springs Update for ease of understanding.
Holly Springs, NC, June 9, 2025 — Fifteen bills recently ratified or awaiting the Governor’s signature in North Carolina have the potential to impact residents statewide. However, several measures stand out as particularly relevant to those living in South Wake County, including Holly Springs, Apex, and Fuquay-Varina, due to their implications for development, education, healthcare, and public services.
Among them is SB 266 – Power Bill Reduction & Code Exemption Act, which adjusts building code requirements following historic flooding and updates regulations on utility services, potentially influencing residential development and infrastructure planning across the region.
In education, SB 227 – DEI Restrictions in Public Schools imposes new restrictions on diversity-related training and curriculum, likely to affect how Wake County Public Schools deliver instruction. SB 77 – Parent Choice in School Nursing Services supports families of students with disabilities by allowing them to choose nurses already familiar with their child’s care.
A set of House bills also carries local relevance. HB 928 – Concussion Clearance by Physical Therapists expands the ability of physical therapists to authorize student-athletes to return to play, something that could impact local sports programs. HB 959 – Student Internet Safety and Social Media Literacy Act mandates schools to teach social media literacy and limit phone use during instructional time, directly shaping the classroom experience in South Wake schools.
HB 805 – Biological Sex and Parental Rights Law defines sex in statute and enhances parental control over educational materials and accommodations. HB 975 – EMS Safety and K-9 Aid Law enables emergency medical personnel to carry pepper spray and care for injured working dogs, supporting both human and canine responders in the area.
Finally, HB 1012 – Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 – Part II allocates $500 million for rebuilding infrastructure after natural disasters, which could benefit Wake County in future emergency responses.
While all 15 bills carry statewide implications, these eight stand out for their likely effect on the everyday lives of South Wake County residents.
Note: All 15 bills are summarized below in an easy-to-read format, along with a link to access further information.
Legislative Bills Pending Governor’s Signature
Senate Bills
Bill Number: Senate Bill 77
Unofficial Title: Parent Choice in School Nursing Services
Recent Action: 06/24/2025 – Ratified
Summary: Requires school districts to honor a parent’s nurse preference for services in an IEP if certain conditions are met, including prior care and cost parity.
Primary Benefactor: Families of students with disabilities
Layman's Terms: Lets parents choose the nurse for their child’s school-based medical care if the nurse already worked with their child and costs the same.
Find more information: SB 77
Bill Number: Senate Bill 124
Unofficial Title: State Employment Barriers Reduction Act
Recent Action: 06/25/2025 – Ratified
Summary: Directs the state to assess and reduce unnecessary education requirements for government jobs, allows resume-based applications, and simplifies job postings.
Primary Benefactor: Job seekers applying for state jobs
Layman's Terms: Makes it easier to apply for state jobs and removes degree requirements when they’re not actually needed.
Find more information: SB 124
Bill Number: Senate Bill 125
Unofficial Title: Community Colleges Law Reorganization & Reforms
Recent Action: 06/26/2025 – Ratified
Summary: Reorganizes statutes governing NC community colleges, outlines standards for program approval and tuition waivers, permits certain nonpublic schools to request residency licenses for teachers, and extends the deadline for school safety grant funding.
Primary Beneficiary: Community college students, faculty, and nonpublic schools
Layman's Terms: Updates and simplifies the rules for how community colleges operate and expands flexibility in teacher licensing and school safety fund use.
Find more information: SB 125
Bill Number: Senate Bill 133
Unofficial Title: Community College Learning Systems & Data Reform
Recent Action: 06/26/2025 – Ratified
Summary: Requires the State Board of Community Colleges to solicit a new statewide learning management system, exempts the Community Colleges System Office from Department of Information Technology oversight, and updates the North Carolina Longitudinal Data System statutes.
Primary Beneficiary: NC community colleges and their students
Layman's Terms: All community colleges will move to the same learning platform, gain more tech flexibility, and improve how they manage student and workforce data.
Find more information: SB 133
Bill Number: Senate Bill 227
Unofficial Title: DEI Restrictions in Public Schools
Recent Action: 06/26/2025 – Ratified
Summary: Prohibits public school units from promoting or requiring instruction, training, or professional development related to “divisive concepts.” Mandates annual compliance certification to the state.
Primary Beneficiary: Parents and students opposed to DEI instruction in public schools
Layman's Terms: Stops NC public schools from teaching or requiring DEI concepts that lawmakers label “divisive.”
Find more information: SB 227
Bill Number: Senate Bill 266
Unofficial Title: Power Bill Reduction & Code Exemption Act
Recent Action: 06/23/2025 – Presented To Governor
Summary: Amends building code exemptions for historic flood events and updates statutes related to utility services and electricity distribution.
Primary Beneficiary: Property owners, utility companies, local governments
Layman's Terms: Provides relaxed building standards after historic floods and updates rules for utility services and electric distribution.
Find more information: SB 266
Bill Number: Senate Bill 295
Unofficial Title: Motor Vehicle Dealer Protections
Recent Action: 06/24/2025 – Pres. To Gov.
Summary: Strengthens protections for motor vehicle and RV dealers by regulating manufacturer actions on franchise terminations, sales practices, and compensation for over‑the‑air options.
Primary Beneficiary: Car and RV dealers
Layman's Terms: Ensures fair treatment of dealerships and that dealers receive payment for vehicles’ remote‑upgrade features.
Find more information: SB 295
Bill Number: Senate Bill 321
Unofficial Title: Accounting Workforce Development Act
Recent Action: 06/25/2025 – Pres. To Gov.
Summary: Revises the education and experience requirements for becoming a Certified Public Accountant in North Carolina.
Primary Beneficiary: Aspiring CPAs and State Board of CPA Examiners
Layman's Terms: Changes the qualifications needed to become a CPA in NC.
Find more information: SB 321
Bill Number: Senate Bill 387
Unofficial Title: Brownfields Property Reuse Act Revisions
Recent Action: 06/27/2025 – Presented to Governor
Summary: Amends the Brownfields Property Reuse Act with updated procedures for environmental cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated sites.
Primary Beneficiary: Local governments and developers working on brownfield sites
Layman's Terms: Updates cleanup and redevelopment rules for contaminated properties.
Find more information: SB 387
🏠 House Bills
Bill Number: House Bill 768
Unofficial Title: Building Code Fire Coverage Exemptions & Environmental Permitting
Recent Action: 06/25/2025 – Ratified
Summary: Exempts certain apartment buildings from in‑building emergency responder communication requirements and streamlines permitting for federally covered water projects.
Primary Beneficiary: Developers, construction industry, local governments
Layman's Terms: Relieves some buildings from needing expensive in‑building radio systems and makes it easier to get environmental permits.
Find more information: HB 768
Bill Number: House Bill 805
Unofficial Title: Biological Sex and Parental Rights Law
Recent Action: 06/26/2025 – Ratified
Summary: Defines male and female based on biological sex in law, restricts public funding for gender‑transition materials or procedures, and expands parental access to educational materials and student accommodations decisions.
Primary Beneficiary: Parents and supporters of biologically‑defined sex policies
Layman's Terms: Defines sex in law as male or female and gives parents more control over school curriculum and student housing policies.
Find more information: HB 805
Bill Number: House Bill 928
Unofficial Title: Concussion Clearance by Physical Therapists
Recent Action: 06/23/2025 – Ratified
Summary: Adds licensed physical therapists to the list of professionals authorized to evaluate student‑athletes for concussions and provide return‑to‑play clearance.
Primary Beneficiary: Student‑athletes and school sports programs
Layman's Terms: Physical therapists can now clear student‑athletes to return to play after a concussion.
Find more information: HB 928
Bill Number: House Bill 959
Unofficial Title: Student Internet Safety and Social Media Literacy Act
Recent Action: 06/26/2025 – Ratified
Summary: Requires schools to adopt internet safety policies, integrate social media and mental health education, and limit student use of personal devices during instructional time.
Primary Beneficiary: Students, parents, and educators
Layman's Terms: Schools must teach kids how to safely use social media and limit phone use during class.
Find more information: HB 959
Bill Number: House Bill 975
Unofficial Title: EMS Safety and K‑9 Aid Law
Recent Action: 06/25/2025 – Ratified
Summary: Allows EMS personnel to carry pepper spray while on duty and provides legal immunity for treating or transporting injured police or search‑and‑rescue dogs.
Primary Beneficiary: EMS personnel and law‑enforcement K‑9 units
Layman's Terms: Lets EMS crews carry pepper spray for protection and treat injured working dogs.
Find more information: HB 975
Bill Number: House Bill 1012
Unofficial Title: Disaster Recovery Act of 2025 – Part II
Recent Action: 06/26/2025 – Ratified
Summary: Appropriates $500 million in disaster recovery funds for communities impacted by Hurricane Helene and wildfires, with allocations for infrastructure, agriculture, education, and emergency services.
Primary Beneficiary: Residents and communities affected by Hurricane Helene and wildfires
Layman's Terms: Sends $500 million in aid to rebuild homes, roads, schools, farms, and other infrastructure after recent disasters.
Find more information: HB 1012
Contact NC elected officials serving Holly Springs and Apex:
🏛️ North Carolina House of Representatives
Maria Cervania (Democrat) – District 41
📧 Email: Maria.Cervania@ncleg.gov
Erin Paré (Republican) – District 37
📧 Email: Erin.Pare@ncleg.gov
Julie von Haefen (Democrat) – District 36
📧 Email: Julie.vonHaefen@ncleg.gov
🏛️ North Carolina Senate
Gale Adcock (Democrat) – District 16
📧 Email: Gale.Adcock@ncleg.gov
Sydney Batch (Democrat) – District 17
📧 Email: Sydney.Batch@ncleg.gov
Lisa Grafstein (Democrat) – District 13
📧 Email: Lisa.Grafstein@ncleg.gov