New NC laws 2025 | Legislative bills now law in North Carolina to start the new year; one means more money for taxpayers [Video]

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — The new year means some new laws will take effect in North Carolina on Jan. 1. If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to save more money, there’s a new law that will help with that.

Here’s a look at some of the new laws and policy changes that go into effect on New Year’s Day 2025 in North Carolina.

Law Strips NC Leaders of Power

Senate Bill 382 The highly controversial bill provides funding for Helene. It also strips power from incoming Governor Josh Stein, Attorney General Jeff Jackson and State Superintendent Maurice Green take effect. Gov. Cooper vetoed the bill but a veto override by NC GOP supermajority means it will become law. Outgoing Governor Roy Cooper and Governor-elect Josh Stein filed a lawsuit over the bill.

Income Tax Decrease

House Bill 259A new tax law puts more money in your wallet. When you think of tax laws you don’t normally hear good …