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SB 1081·NC·senate

Constitutional Right to Farm.

Passed One ChamberFiled May 14, 2026
Sponsor: Jackson
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Passed 1st Reading

May 18, 2026

Summary

The bill proposes adding Section 39 to Article I of the North Carolina Constitution, declaring that citizens have a protected right to engage in farming, livestock, dairy, apiary, and timber activities. The amendment would be limited only by laws the General Assembly may enact. Voters will decide its adoption in a statewide referendum in November 2026.

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