Today (July 6), Governor Josh Stein will take action on several bills aimed at keeping North Carolina safe and healthy, modernizing state government, and expanding housing opportunities. The bill signing is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. at the North Carolina Executive Mansion.

Ahead of the event, the Office of the Governor released statements from Stein outlining the impact of several bills.

Governor Stein made the following statement on House Bill 481:

“This bill builds on House Bill 50’s progress to support law enforcement officers returning to work from retirement. Vacancies in law enforcement agencies have a real impact on public safety, and this benefit incentivizes experienced law enforcement officers to come back and serve their communities. I appreciate the legislature’s partnership in supporting law enforcement and keeping people safe.”

Governor Stein made the following statement on House Bill 83:

“This bill strengthens the state’s response to human trafficking and better protects minors from obscene materials.”

Governor Stein made the following statement on Senate Bill 595:

“This bill conforms North Carolina law to IRS changes, provides tax relief for survivors of Hurricane Helene, and protects seniors from financial exploitation. Giving bank tellers the ability to refuse suspicious transactions and notify trusted contacts will better protect people from scams and fraud. One provision could hamper the state’s innovation economy, and I urge the General Assembly to revisit this issue in future legislation.”

Stein also plans to sign House Bill 376.