Overview

• House Bill 926 took effect on September 30, 2025, after Governor Josh Stein allowed it to become law without his signature.
• Article 10 grants racetracks immunity from nuisance and takings claims if the facility had required permits and vested development rights before nearby properties were purchased or built.
• The protections apply to properties within a three-mile radius of a racing facility’s perimeter.
• The measure was introduced by Rep. Allen Chesser and drew backing and praise from SEMA and its Performance Racing Industry arm.
• North Carolina hosts roughly 40 motorsports venues, with SEMA estimating $3.82 billion in annual economic output and nearly 20,000 jobs, and similar protections have recently been adopted in Iowa and South Boston, Virginia.