North Carolina Military Legislation & Policies

Latest Status

Remote Driver's License and Vehicle Registration Renewal (Vehicle Registration): North Carolina Policy Implemented

Demographic Data

State residents include:

90,197 active-duty service members
38,339 active-duty spouses
67,739 active-duty children
42,520 National Guard and reserve members
18,140 National Guard and reserve spouses
24,668 National Guard and reserve children

Data source: DMDC, Dec. 31, 2023.

Samantha Sliney

Southeast Regional Liaison

Southeast Region

AL, FL, GA, KY, NC, SC, TN

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Ms. Sliney became Southeastern region liaison in 2024. Prior to joining the DSLO, she served as an attorney advisor for the Joint Special Operations Command and, for 10 years prior to that, as an active-duty judge advocate in the Air Force. Ms. Sliney currently serves as a JAG in the New Jersey Air National Guard. She is an Army military spouse and graduate of the North Carolina Central University School of Law.

State-Specific Progress on State Policy Priorities and Sub-Priorities

See the latest status on legislation and policies being advanced in this state on state policy priorities important to military families. Find quick access to this state’s regional liaison, along with demographic data for the military community in this state.

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Military Family Access to Quality Family Child Care

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Military Spouse Employment and Economic Opportunities6/17 Sub-priorities passed

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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Compact

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact

06/10/2020HB 1053

06/22/2020HB 1053

07/02/2020

Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact Final Legislation

Gives a board 15 days to adjudicate an application and let the spouse know if it is accepted or not and reasons why if not. Also enacts the Audiology and Speech Language Pathology Compact in North Carolina.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Cosmetology Licensure Compact

Dental and Dental Hygienist Compact

Dietitian Licensure Compact

Emergency Medical Services Licensure Compact

Interstate Massage Therapy Compact

Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact

07/26/2021HB 791

07/01/2022HB 791

07/07/2022

Licensed Professional Counseling Compact Final Legislation

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH AND ENTER INTO AN INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR THE PRACTICE OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Nurse Licensure Compact

07/20/2017

Nurse Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Establishes NC as a member of the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

03/24/2021HB 224

06/03/2021HB 224

06/11/2021

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Allows North Carolina to join the Occupational Therapy Interstate Compact.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

06/08/2017

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact Final Legislation

Makes NC a member of the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Physician Associates Compact

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

08/12/2019SB 361

06/26/2019SB 361

07/01/2020

Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Final Legislation

North Carolina becomes a member of the Psychology Compact.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Social Work Licensure Compact

04/06/2023SB 718

Interstate Compact for School Psychologists

Respiratory Care Interstate Compact

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting

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08/06/2019SB 230

04/01/2019SB 230

08/23/2019

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting Final Legislation

Provides for a study and reporting to the Joint Oversight Committee recommendations of proposed legislation on military spouse licensing. Also establishes determination of military affiliation of parents, guardian, custodian or caretaker of a juvenile alleged to have been abused or neglected.

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Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction

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04/15/2021HB 252

06/30/2022HB 252

07/11/2022

Concurrent Juvenile Jurisdiction Final Legislation

AUTHORIZE THE STATE TO EXERCISE CONCURRENT JURISDICTION FOR OFFENSES COMMITTED BY JUVENILES ON UNITED STATES MILITARY BASES LOCATED WITHIN THE STATE

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State Support for Military Families With Special Education Needs0/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Minimize Delays

Reduce Burdens

Open Enrollment Flexibility

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Defining Armed Forces in State Policy

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ENACTED

Military Family Antidiscrimination Status0/2 Sub-priorities passed

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ENACTED

Employment

Housing

State Response to Military Interpersonal Violence0/3 Sub-priorities passed

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Recognize MPOs

Increase Peace Officer Responsibilities

Allow Virtual Appearance or Provide Victim Travel Funds

Military Community Representation on State Boards and Councils1/4 Sub-priorities passed

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Military Affairs

07/01/2021

Military Affairs Final Legislation

In North Carolina, military related issues are coordinated with state agencies through The North Carolina Military Affairs Commission (NCMAC). The NCMAC has member requirements stating that the group shall consist of 23 voting members who are appointed by the Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, nonvoting members, and nonvoting ex officio members as designated in this section. The thirteen (13) members appointed by the Governor including five (5) military retirees representing each military installation, six (6) state residents living within the state who are actively involve with military issues, a NC resident retired from the NC National Guard , and a NC resident who retired from the armed forces reserves. Summary: This body includes members of the military community ensuring unique operational requirements and military family issues are considered across pertinent policy areas.

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Nutrition and Food Security

Economic and Workforce Development

Early Childhood Education and Childcare

Remote Driver's License and Vehicle Registration Renewal2/2 Sub-priorities passed

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Driver's License

09/30/2024

Driver's License Final Legislation

North Carolina permits military personnel and their dependents that reside out of the state due to military orders to renew their driver's license by mail no more than two times during the license holder's lifetime. A license renewed under these conditions will expire 60 days after the license holder returns to North Carolina. The original renewal application (https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/downloads/Documents/out-of-state-renewal-packet.pdf) with check or money order can be mailed to: Military/Internet Unit 3176 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27697-3176

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

Vehicle Registration

09/30/2024

Vehicle Registration Final Legislation

North Carolina permits renewal of vehicle registration online for military personnel and their dependents.

For more information, view the full legislative or policy details.

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