Modernize Law of the Land Clause

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Plain-English Summary

This bill proposes to update the wording of a section of the North Carolina Constitution that deals with legal rights. If approved by voters, it would change the language of the "law of the land" clause to be more modern while keeping its core meaning. The proposed changes would be voted on during the general election in November 2026.

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Sponsorship · 8 Sponsors

Democrat8Republican0Independent0Other0

D · PrimeAmanda Cook
D · PrimeJulia Greenfield
D · CoMary Belk
D · CoDeb Butler
D · CoMaria Cervania
D · CoTracy Clark
D · CoMary Harrison
D · CoPhil Rubin

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