Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct impact identified
Risks
- No direct impact identified
StateNorth CarolinaVetoed
HB 958: Election Law Changes.
Hugh Blackwell
HB 958 status: Vetoed — Vetoed 08/17/2026 (updated Aug 17, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit
Risk:High Risk
Impact:High Impact 85/100
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Constitutionality40%
Bipartisan20%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
The bill proposes comprehensive changes to state election laws and administration, affecting voter registration, identification, and technology usage.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No direct impact identified
Risks
- No direct impact identified
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Potential for modernized election oversight
- Framework for addressing emerging AI technologies in voting
Risks
- Risk of creating barriers to voter access
- High likelihood of civil litigation regarding voting rights
Technology Industry
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Civic Accountability
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
Official bill text or data from OpenStates.
Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Sweeping election law changes frequently face constitutional and due-process challenges
Analysis scope
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Where it stands
Official recordVetoed 08/17/2026
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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