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HB 841 North Carolina House · 2025-2026 Session

Shellfish Leasing Study.

House Bill 841 requires the North Carolina Collaboratory to conduct a comprehensive statewide study on shellfish aquaculture leasing regulations. This study will evaluate existing rules, current bans (moratoriums) on new leases, and best practices from other states. It aims to balance economic development, environmental protection, and public access to coastal waters, considering impacts on fishing, boating, property values, and the environment. The Collaboratory must consult with various stakeholders, including shellfish growers, fishermen, and property owners, and will submit an interim report by December 2025 and a final report with recommendations by May 2026.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 9, 2025 Last action May 7, 2025
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What changed between versions

Filed → Edition 1 · 4 edits
MODERATE
This bill update primarily involves formatting and metadata changes rather than substantive policy modifications. The bill number changed from a draft identifier to the official House Bill 841, and the sponsor information was updated to direct users to the General Assembly website for a complete list. The core legislative content regarding shellfish aquaculture study requirements remains unchanged.
TECHNICAL

Bill header formatting updated from draft identifier DRH10399-MH-53 to official House Bill 841 designation with proper session year and edition number.

Sponsor information changed from listing only Representative Carson Smith to directing users to the North Carolina General Assembly website for a complete sponsor list.

Committee referral information was expanded to include Wildlife Resources, Agriculture and Environment, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House with a date of April 10, 2025.

Page footer updated from draft identifier to official House Bill 841-First Edition designation.

Floor votes · House May 6, 2025

How they voted

111–0
Passed · 10 other
Total votes 121
May 6, 2025
D Democratic46
41 Yea 5
89% Yea
I Independent2
2 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican73
68 Yea 5
93% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
16
Key actions
4
Committee
7
May 7, 2025
Committee
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
upper
May 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed 3rd Reading
lower
May 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reptd Fav
lower
Apr 30, 2025
Committee
Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
lower
Apr 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reptd Fav
lower
Apr 29, 2025
Committee
Re-ref Com On Agriculture and Environment
lower
Apr 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reptd Fav
lower
Apr 10, 2025
Committee
Ref to the Com on Wildlife Resources, if favorable, Agriculture and Environment, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Introduced
Filed
lower
0 primary · 11 co-sponsors

Sponsors

No sponsor information available.