A new bill filed by State Rep. Wyatt Gable in the North Carolina House seeks to restrict the attorney general’s involvement in legal actions targeting presidential executive orders, according to the North Carolina State House.
The bill, filed as HB 72 on Feb. 10 during the 2025 regular session, was formally listed with the short title: ‘AG/Restrict Challenge to Presidential EOs.’
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill amends North Carolina law to prohibit the state’s attorney general from participating in legal actions, either as a party, amicus, or in any other role, that aim to invalidate executive orders issued by the President of the United States. This restriction applies to litigation occurring in state or federal courts in other states. The bill also reaffirms the existing restriction on the attorney general’s participation in actions challenging statutes enacted by the North Carolina General Assembly. It becomes effective immediately upon enactment and applies to all relevant actions filed or commenced thereafter.
A related bill, SB 58, was also filed in the North Carolina Senate, introduced by Sen. Eddie D. Settle (and two others) on Feb. 5, 2025.
Of the four sponsors of this bill, Keith Kidwell proposed the most bills (13) 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.
Gable graduated from East Carolina University in 2025 with a BS.
Gable, a Republican, was elected to the North Carolina State House in 2025 to represent the state’s 14th House district, replacing previous state representative George Cleveland.
| Legislative Session | Authors | Bill Number | Date Filed | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Wyatt Gable, Ben T. Moss, Jr., Blair Eddins, and Keith Kidwell | HB 72 | 02/10/2025 | AG/Restrict Challenge to Presidential EOs. |
| 2025 | Wyatt Gable, Jonathan L. Almond, Keith Kidwell, and Steve Tyson | HB 89 | 02/10/2025 | University Vaccination Freedom Act. |
| 2025 | Wyatt Gable, Keith Kidwell, Paul Scott, and Steve Tyson | HB 66 | 02/05/2025 | Reduce Early Voting Period. |
| 2023 | George G. Cleveland | HB 1071 | 05/22/2024 | Use Methods of Certain Groups/Voter Rolls. |
| 2023 | George G. Cleveland | HB 1072 | 05/22/2024 | Require Disclaimer/Use of AI in Political Ads. |
| 2023 | George G. Cleveland | HB 1017 | 05/02/2024 | Even-Yr. Elections/City of Jacksonville. |
| 2023 | George G. Cleveland | HB 899 | 04/24/2024 | No Firearms Code for Credit Card Transactions. |
| 2023 | George G. Cleveland | HB 905 | 04/24/2024 | Disabled Veteran Motor Vehicle Tax Exemption. |
| 2023 | George G. Cleveland | HB 691 | 04/18/2023 | New Resident/Temporary Concealed Carry Permit. |
| 2023 | George G. Cleveland | HB 701 | 04/18/2023 | Read the Constitution Mandate. |
| 2023 | George G. Cleveland | HB 728 | 04/18/2023 | Weekly Maintenance of Voter Reg. Records. |
| 2023 | George G. Cleveland and Grey Mills | HB 770 | 04/18/2023 | Cast Vote Records. |
| 2023 | George G. Cleveland and Grey Mills | HB 772 | 04/18/2023 | Poll Observer Appointments, Access & Activity. |
| 2023 | George G. Cleveland | HB 613 | 04/13/2023 | Access to Voted Ballots. |
| 2023 | George G. Cleveland | HB 489 | 03/27/2023 | Increase Disabled Veteran Prop Tax Benefit. |
| 2023 | George G. Cleveland | HB 469 | 03/23/2023 | Foreclosures/Extend Servicemember Protections. |
| 2023 | George G. Cleveland | HB 471 | 03/23/2023 | State Auditor/Info. Systems/Corrective Action. |
| 2023 | George G. Cleveland | HB 472 | 03/23/2023 | Require State Auditor to be a CPA. |
| 2023 | George G. Cleveland and Kevin Crutchfield | HB 388 | 03/15/2023 | Campaign Contribution/Expenditure Thresholds. |
| 2023 | George G. Cleveland | HB 394 | 03/15/2023 | Authorize Federal Notaries. |
| 2023 | Frank Sossamon, George G. Cleveland, and Kevin Crutchfield | HB 365 | 03/14/2023 | Require That Jurors Be US Citizens. |
| 2023 | George G. Cleveland | HB 319 | 03/08/2023 | Veteran Registration Plate Modifications. |
| 2023 | George G. Cleveland | HB 303 | 03/07/2023 | Reduce Early One-Stop Voting Days. |
| 2023 | George G. Cleveland | HB 304 | 03/07/2023 | Election Day Integrity Act. |
| 2023 | George G. Cleveland | HB 262 | 03/02/2023 | School Assignment Zones. |
| 2023 | George G. Cleveland | HB 222 | 02/28/2023 | No CV19 Vaccine Mandates for NC Students. |
| 2023 | George G. Cleveland | HB 223 | 02/28/2023 | OSHR/Various SHRA Changes. |
| 2023 | George G. Cleveland | HB 169 | 02/22/2023 | Executive Order Modifications. |
| 2023 | George G. Cleveland | HB 167 | 02/21/2023 | Community Action ID Card Restrictions. |
| 2023 | George G. Cleveland | HB 109 | 02/14/2023 | Certain Prohibitions/Working/Voting Process. |
| 2023 | George G. Cleveland and Ken Fontenot | HB 107 | 02/13/2023 | Repeal Certificate of Need Laws. |
| 2023 | George G. Cleveland | HB 82 | 02/09/2023 | Clarification/Precinct Voting Data Maintained. |
| 2023 | Frank Sossamon and George G. Cleveland | HB 63 | 02/07/2023 | Verification of Immigration Status – SAVE. |
| 2023 | George G. Cleveland | HB 64 | 02/07/2023 | Fee on Wire Transfers. |
| 2023 | George G. Cleveland | HB 46 | 02/02/2023 | Eliminate Tax on Gov’t Retirees. |
| 2023 | George G. Cleveland | HB 43 | 02/01/2023 | Prohibition of Certain Hormone/Surgery/Minors. |
