2025 Legislative Advocacy Day

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
9:00 am - 3:00 pm ET
Raleigh, NC

Registration

Mark your calendars for an impactful day of advocacy and action at NAACP North Carolina Legislative Advocacy Day on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM ET in Raleigh, NC.
Register
Time Event Description Location
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Registration
Badge and Materials Pickup

First Baptist Church

101 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27601

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Opening Session & Panels

Criminal Justice Reform, Education, Environment, and Budget

First Baptist Church

101 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27601

10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Legislative Meetings

NC Legislative Office Building

300 N Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27603

NC Legislative Building

16 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

Lunch

Lunch provided by NAACP NC State Conference

First Baptist Church

101 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27601

1:45 PM – 2:00 PM
Press Conference on the General Assembly Lawn

NC Legislative Building

16 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601

*In the event of inclement weather, the press conference will be held at First Baptist Church

2:00 PM
General Assembly Afternoon Session
The NAACP NC State Conference will be recognized on the floor of the NC General Assembly

NC Legislative Building

16 West Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601

Deborah Maxwell

President, NAACP North Carolina

Marcus Bass

Chair of Political Action, NAACP North Carolina

How do I register?

Please register online by clicking here

Parking will be available at the offsite venue and public parking is available near the NC Legislative Building.

Please wear comfortable attire as you will be walking from the venue to the NC Legislative Building.

Walking Directions:

A: Legislative Offices

B: General Assembly/Legislative Building

Directions from First Baptist Church to the Legislative Building.
  • Head north on S Wilmington St toward E Morgan St
  • Turn left onto E Jones St
  • Turn right, Destination will be on the left
Directions from the Legislative Building to the Legislative Offices
  • Head south toward W Jones St

  • Turn right onto W Jones St

  • Turn right onto N Salisbury St

  • Turn right onto W Lane St, Destination will be on the left

Key Bills to Advocate For:

  1. HB 492 – Repeal of the Parents’ Bill of Rights

    • Support: This bill restores local control and protects inclusive educational practices for LGBTQ+ students.
    • Sponsors: Dahle, Alston
    • Cosponsors: N/A

  2. HB 503 – Don’t Tread on Me Act (Individual Rights Bill)
    • Support: Supports personal privacy, autonomy in medical decisions, and protection against discrimination.
    • Sponsors: Reives, Alston, Prather, Cohn
    • Cosponsors: Ager, Baker, Ball, Belk, Brockman, Brown (G.), Brown (T.), Buansi, Butler, Carney, Cervania, Clark, Colvin, Crawford, Cunningham, Dahle, Dew, Greenfield, Harrison, Hawkins, Jackson (F.), Jeffers, Johnson-Hostler, Jones (A.), Liu, Lofton, Logan, Longest, Lopez, Majeed, Morey, Pierce (R.), Pittman, Price, Quick, Roberson, Rubin, Smith (C.), Turner, von Haefen

  3. HB 78 – Prohibit LEO with ICE (Churches, Schools, Hospitals)
    • Support: Protects immigrant communities from ICE activity in sensitive spaces like schools and hospitals.
    • Sponsors: Price (Renee)
    • Cosponsors: Butler, Harrison, Cervania

  4. HB 28 – Gun Violence Prevention Act
    • Support: Promotes stronger regulations and prevention strategies to reduce gun violence.
    • Sponsors: Balkcom, Smith (C.), Miller, Pyrtle
    • Cosponsors: Harrison, Pierce

  5. SB 94 – Repeal Death Penalty
    • Support: This bill works to end the death penalty, a measure that disproportionately affects Black and Brown communities.
    • Sponsors: Murdock
    • Cosponsors: Mayfield, Meyer, Chitlik, Smith, Waddell

  6. SB 421 – Prison Reform Omnibus
    • Support with Considerations: Supports comprehensive reform in the prison system, though further details on fair wages and implementation are needed.
    • Sponsors: Applewhite
    • Cosponsors: Smith (Kandie), Waddell

  7. SB 153 – Border Patrol
    • Opposition: Strong opposition to expanding border patrol authority, which risks racial profiling and discrimination.
    • Sponsors: Berger, Daniel, Newton
    • Cosponsors: Alexander, Barnes, Brinson, Burgin, Corbin, Craven, Ford, Galey, Hanig, Hise, Hollo, Jackson, Jarvis, Johnson, Jones, Lazzara, Lee, McInnis, Moffitt, P. Newton, Overcash, Rabon, Sanderson, Sawrey, Sawyer, Settle

 

Key Bills to Advocate Against:

  1. HB 171 – Elimination of DEI Initiatives
    • Opposition: Eliminates DEI initiatives in state and local government, which could harm efforts toward racial and social equity.
    • Sponsors: Jones (B.), Jackson (N.), Lowery, Eddins
    • Cosponsors: N/A

  2. SB 227 – Prohibition of Certain Concepts in Public Schools
    • Opposition: Prohibits schools from promoting certain concepts that could limit inclusive education, especially around issues of race, gender, and sexuality.
    • Sponsors: Berger, Lee, Overcash
    • Cosponsors: N/A

  3. SB 558 – Elimination of DEI in Higher Education
    • Opposition: This bill would severely limit DEI efforts in higher education, including HBCUs, which could harm minority students and faculty.
    • Sponsors: Berger, Overcash, Corbin
    • Cosponsors: Alexander, Barnes, Brinson, Craven, Daniel, Ford, Galey, Hanig, Hise, Hollo, Jackson, Johnson, Jones, Lazzara, Lee, Moffitt, B. Newton, Rabon, Sanderson, Settle

  4. SB 280 – Private School Security Act
    • Opposition: Expands public funding for private schools without adequate safeguards, potentially widening educational inequality.
    • Sponsors: Jarvis, Newton (B.), Overcash
    • Cosponsors: Barnes, Brinson, Britt, Corbin, Daniel, Ford, Hise, Johnson, Moffitt, P. Newton, Sanderson, Sawrey, Settle

  5. HB 5 – Constitutional Carry Act (No Permit Concealed Carry)
    • Opposition: This bill allows concealed carry without a permit, raising safety concerns and increasing risks for Black and Brown communities.
    • Sponsors: Kidwell, Adams, Moss, Echeverria
    • Cosponsors: N/A

  6. SB 429 – Public Safety Act

    • Opposition: Expands punishment for various crimes, which could lead to disproportionately harsh impacts on Black and Brown communities.
    • Sponsors: Britt, Newton (B.)
    • Cosponsors: Craven, Hanig, McInnis

  7. HB 64 – Restrict Governor’s Clemency Powers

    • Opposition: This bill limits the Governor’s ability to grant clemency, which could further disadvantage marginalized communities in the criminal justice system.
    • Sponsors: Brody, Echeverria, Clampitt, Setzer
    • Cosponsors: Kidwell, etc.
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