In 2025, Senate Bill 162, titled Shared Parenting, was filed in the North Carolina Senate. It was referred to Senate Rules and did not receive a hearing.
What happens next
Bills that don't pass expire when the 2025 to 2026 session ends. New bills can be filed when the 2027 session begins in January 2027.
Where we stand
We're studying what a strong 2027 bill should include. Any reform we support must include clear protections for families facing abuse or safety risks. We'll share our recommendations here once they're final.
Read Senate Bill 162 on the North Carolina General Assembly website
Last updated October 27, 2026.
This page describes proposed legislation. It is not legal advice.