Stein approves 17 laws for North Carolina, including regulations on crypto ATMs

By: Christine Zhu

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: July 10, 2026

Words: 770

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago


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Seventeen bills are now law in the Tar Heel State after Gov. Josh Stein signed them this week.

Along with approving a historic $34 billion budget that’s the state’s first comprehensive spending plan since 2023, Stein signed 16 other bills and issued one veto. The actions leave him with an empty desk before lawmakers return to Raleigh at the end of the month.

Here’s a look at some of the new laws for …

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