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HB 93NORTH CAROLINASession 2025State Billin committee

North Carolina House Bill 93 proposes constitutional amendment to repeal voting literacy test requirement

Original title: Constitutional Amendment/Repeal Literacy Test.

Last action · February 12, 2025: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action)Sponsors: Terry Brown and 62 others

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What This Bill Would Do

North Carolina House Bill 93 proposes amending the state constitution to repeal the literacy test requirement, submitting the question to voters at the November 3, 2026 general election. If a majority of votes favor the amendment, the Secretary of State will enroll it among permanent records upon certification by the State Board of Elections.

Why it matters

Changes the state's constitutional voting requirements by removing an obsolete literacy test provision, subject to voter approval at the November 2026 statewide general election.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

qualified voters of the State

Qualified voters will decide the constitutional amendment on the ballot at the November 3, 2026 general election.

Directly affected

State Board of Elections

The State Board of Elections must certify the results of the referendum conducted under the act.

Directly affected

Secretary of State

The Secretary of State must enroll the amendment among the permanent records of that office if approved by a majority of votes.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

When will voters decide on the constitutional amendment?

Voters will consider the at the statewide general election to be held on November 3, 2026.

What happens if a majority of voters approve the amendment?

If a majority of votes cast are in favor, the amendment becomes effective upon certification by the State Board of Elections, and the Secretary of State will enroll it among the permanent records.

Why is the literacy test requirement being removed?

The bill text notes that the federal prohibits implementation of this requirement.

What else do you want to know?

News Coverage

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Expanding Democracy: The 15th Amendment and the Voting Rights Act of 1965

Community AllianceJun 1, 2026

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

3 actions

Feb 12, 2025House
Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
Feb 12, 2025House
Passed 1st Reading
Feb 10, 2025HouseIntroduced
Filed

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