A new bill filed by State Rep. Steve Tyson aims to expand New Bern’s enforcement tools for addressing unfit dwellings by permitting civil penalties, according to the North Carolina State House.
The bill, filed as HB 1069 on April 28 during the 2025 regular session, was formally listed with the short title: ‘New Bern Unfit Dwelling Enforcement Options.’
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill authorizes the city of New Bern to include civil penalties as an enforcement tool when a person or entity fails to comply with an order declaring a dwelling unfit for human habitation under G.S. 160D-1203. The bill adds civil penalties as an option in addition to any other lawful remedies available under the city’s housing ordinance. The bill applies only to New Bern and takes effect when it becomes law, covering enforcement orders entered on or after that date.
Tyson proposed another 32 bills 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.
Tyson, a Republican, was elected to the North Carolina State House in 2021 to represent the state’s 3rd House district, replacing previous state representative Michael Speciale.
| Authors | Bill Number | Date Filed | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Tyson | HB 1069 | 04/28/2026 | New Bern Unfit Dwelling Enforcement Options. |
| Steve Tyson, Celeste C. Cairns, Matthew Winslow, and Stephen M. Ross | HB 992 | 04/10/2025 | Timeshare Foreclosures. |
| Steve Tyson, Celeste C. Cairns, Karl E. Gillespie, and Phil Shepard | HB 869 | 04/09/2025 | Dynamic Symbol of Access. |
| Steve Tyson, Erin Paré, Frank Iler, and Jake Johnson | HB 837 | 04/08/2025 | Study Alternative Methods for Highway Funding. |
| Steve Tyson, Brian Biggs, Julia C. Howard, and Kyle Hall | HB 797 | 04/07/2025 | Residential Property Wholesaling Protection. |
| Steve Tyson, Ben T. Moss, Jr., Erin Paré, and Jeff Zenger | HB 811 | 04/07/2025 | Taxpayer Transparency Act. |
| Steve Tyson, Blair Eddins, Brian Biggs, and Jennifer Balkcom | HB 782 | 04/03/2025 | Civic Club Registration Plate Clarification. |
| Steve Tyson, Ben T. Moss, Jr., Jeff Zenger, and Mark Pless | HB 763 | 04/02/2025 | Neighbor State License Recognition Act. |
| Steve Tyson, Bill Ward, Donnie Loftis, and Dudley Greene | HB 638 | 04/01/2025 | Equit. Escalation of Electricity Demand Act. |
| Steve Tyson, Erin Paré, Jake Johnson, and Matthew Winslow | HB 581 | 03/31/2025 | Career Pathways Transparency Act. |
| Steve Tyson, Carson Smith, Celeste C. Cairns, and Charles W. Miller | HB 597 | 03/31/2025 | Adopt Osprey as State Raptor. |
| Steve Tyson, Dennis Riddell, Jarrod Lowery, and Mark Brody | HB 605 | 03/31/2025 | Definitions for Advanced Recycling. |
| Steve Tyson and Keith Kidwell | HB 524 | 03/26/2025 | Fraud Detection Alert System. |
| Steve Tyson, Grant L. Campbell, MD, John A. Torbett, and Mike Clampitt | HB 516 | 03/25/2025 | Motorcycle Road Guard Safety Act. |
| Steve Tyson, Bill Ward, John R. Bell, IV, and Stephen M. Ross | HB 496 | 03/24/2025 | Patriotic Youth Group Access. |
| Steve Tyson, Brian Biggs, Donnie Loftis, and Edward C. Goodwin | HB 498 | 03/24/2025 | Military to Teacher Ret. Incentive. |
| Steve Tyson, Brenden H. Jones, Kyle Hall, and Stephen M. Ross | HB 506 | 03/24/2025 | 2025 State Investment Modernization Act.-AB |
| Steve Tyson, Brian Biggs, Neal Jackson, and Wyatt Gable | HB 411 | 03/17/2025 | Reduce Early Voting Period for Primaries. |
| Steve Tyson, Brenden H. Jones, and Stephen M. Ross | HB 421 | 03/17/2025 | Motor Vehicle Dealers. |
| Steve Tyson, David Willis, Jake Johnson, and Zack Hawkins | HB 424 | 03/17/2025 | Gaming Laws/Allow Certain Social Games. |
| Steve Tyson, Brenden H. Jones, and Stephen M. Ross | HB 406 | 03/13/2025 | Clarify Motor Vehicle Dealer Laws. |
| Steve Tyson, Allen Chesser, Erin Paré, and Matthew Winslow | HB 364 | 03/11/2025 | STIP Grant Anticipation Notes. |
| Steve Tyson, Brenden H. Jones, Frank Iler, and Karl E. Gillespie | HB 295 | 03/05/2025 | Req. DOT to Install Prop. Corner Markers. |
| Steve Tyson, Celeste C. Cairns, and Matthew Winslow | HB 159 | 02/21/2025 | Orphan Roads Maintenance Program Grant. |
| Steve Tyson, Chris Humphrey, Donna McDowell White, and Erin Paré | HB 156 | 02/18/2025 | Increase Access for Small Employers/Insurance. |
| Steve Tyson, Brian Biggs, Julia C. Howard, and Kyle Hall | HB 96 | 02/11/2025 | Expedited Removal of Unauthorized Persons. |
| Steve Tyson, Cody Huneycutt, Julia C. Howard, and Paul Scott | HB 97 | 02/11/2025 | Support Firefighters Fighting Cancer. |
| Steve Tyson, Jonathan L. Almond, Keith Kidwell, and Wyatt Gable | HB 89 | 02/10/2025 | University Vaccination Freedom Act. |
| Steve Tyson, Donnie Loftis, and Howard Penny, Jr. | HB 91 | 02/10/2025 | Define Armed Forces/Religious Prop. Tax Excl. |
| Steve Tyson, Keith Kidwell, Paul Scott, and Wyatt Gable | HB 66 | 02/05/2025 | Reduce Early Voting Period. |
| Steve Tyson, Donnie Loftis, Erin Paré, and Jeff Zenger | HB 56 | 02/04/2025 | Publish Central Office Employment Information. |
| Steve Tyson, Harry Warren, and Stephen M. Ross | HB 13 | 01/29/2025 | Charges for Credit & Charge Cards. |
| Steve Tyson, Erin Paré, Keith Kidwell, and Matthew Winslow | HB 14 | 01/29/2025 | Gambling Loss Tax Deduct, NC Sound Money Act. |
