A new bill filed by State Rep. Ben T. Moss Jr. seeks to mandate recognition of occupational licenses from neighboring states, excluding medical professionals and attorneys, according to the North Carolina State House.
The bill, filed as HB 763 on April 2 during the 2025 regular session, was formally listed with the short title: ‘Neighbor State License Recognition Act.’
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill, effective Oct. 1, 2025, mandates that occupational licensing boards in North Carolina recognize licensure for individuals relocating from neighboring states—Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. The bill excludes medical professionals and attorneys from this provision. To qualify, applicants must be currently licensed in good standing in these states for at least one year, have passed any required examinations, and have no disciplinary actions or relevant criminal history. Boards are required to publish specific licensure criteria online, and the bill does not affect existing reciprocity agreements. Annual reporting of application statistics is mandated starting Oct. 31, 2026.
Of the four sponsors of this bill, Steve Tyson proposed the most bills (26) during the 2025 regular session.
Bills in North Carolina follow a multi-step process before becoming law. A lawmaker starts by filing a bill, which is assigned to a committee for review. The bill must be read three times in each chamber. If one chamber changes the bill after the other passes it, both must agree on the final version. Once both chambers approve the same bill, it goes to the governor, who has 10 days (or 30 if the legislature is not in session) to sign, veto, or let it become law without a signature.
You can read more about the bills and other measures here.
Moss, a Republican, was elected to the North Carolina State House in 2023 to represent the state’s 52nd House district, replacing previous state representative Jamie Boles.
| Authors | Bill Number | Date Filed | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben T. Moss, Jr., Jeff Zenger, Mark Pless, and Steve Tyson | HB 763 | 04/02/2025 | Neighbor State License Recognition Act. |
| Ben T. Moss, Jr., Maria Cervania, Pricey Harrison, and Zack Hawkins | HB 745 | 04/02/2025 | Fair Competition Study Act. |
| Ben T. Moss, Jr., Brian Turner, Jay Adams, and Mike Clampitt | HB 747 | 04/02/2025 | 2025 Wildlife Resources Changes.-AB |
| Ben T. Moss, Jr. | HB 666 | 04/01/2025 | Wildlife Resources Commission Term Limits. |
| Ben T. Moss, Jr., Diane Wheatley, Grant L. Campbell, MD, and Howard Penny, Jr. | HB 567 | 03/27/2025 | Ensure Access to Biomarker Testing. |
| Ben T. Moss, Jr., A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr., and Charles W. Miller | HB 511 | 03/25/2025 | Award Magistrates Salary Increases. |
| Ben T. Moss, Jr., Bill Ward, Joseph Pike, and Keith Kidwell | HB 427 | 03/18/2025 | CCW Permit/No Records Provided. |
| Ben T. Moss, Jr., Joseph Pike, and Keith Kidwell | HB 454 | 03/18/2025 | Review of Federal Acts/Rules/Regulations. |
| Ben T. Moss, Jr., Bill Ward, and Keith Kidwell | HB 236 | 02/26/2025 | Remember 9/11 with Freedom Flag. |
| Ben T. Moss, Jr., Bill Ward, Brian Echevarria, and Diane Wheatley | HB 211 | 02/25/2025 | The Kelsey Smith Act. |
| Ben T. Moss, Jr. and Howard Penny, Jr. | HB 153 | 02/18/2025 | DOT/DEQ to Study Safety and Emissions Inspec. |
| Ben T. Moss, Jr., Cody Huneycutt, Mitchell S. Setzer, and Pricey Harrison | HB 120 | 02/13/2025 | Expand Project C.A.R.E./Funds. |
| Ben T. Moss, Jr., Carla D. Cunningham, Dennis Riddell, and Keith Kidwell | HB 107 | 02/12/2025 | Adopt SUDEP Awareness Week. |
| Ben T. Moss, Jr., Blair Eddins, Keith Kidwell, and Wyatt Gable | HB 72 | 02/10/2025 | AG/Restrict Challenge to Presidential EOs. |
| Ben T. Moss, Jr., Bill Ward, and Keith Kidwell | HB 73 | 02/10/2025 | Energy Security Act of 2025. |
| Ben T. Moss, Jr., Bill Ward, Diane Wheatley, and Keith Kidwell | HB 85 | 02/10/2025 | Removal of Precinct Officials. |
| Ben T. Moss, Jr., Diane Wheatley, Jay Adams, and Keith Kidwell | HB 95 | 02/10/2025 | Threaten Elected Official/Increase Punishment. |
| Ben T. Moss, Jr. and Cody Huneycutt | HB 71 | 02/06/2025 | Respiratory Care Modernization Act. |
| Ben T. Moss, Jr., Bill Ward, Joseph Pike, and Keith Kidwell | HB 16 | 01/29/2025 | General Assembly: In God We Trust – Display. |
| Ben T. Moss, Jr., Brian Echevarria, Jay Adams, and Keith Kidwell | HB 5 | 01/29/2025 | NC Constitutional Carry Act. |
| Ben T. Moss, Jr., Celeste C. Cairns, David Willis, and Keith Kidwell | HB 7 | 01/29/2025 | NC REACH Act. |
| Ben T. Moss, Jr., Jeffrey C. McNeely, Joseph Pike, and Keith Kidwell | HB 9 | 01/29/2025 | Firearm Discharge/Preempt Local Ordinance. |
