A new bill filed by State Rep. Neal Jackson seeks to establish protections and regulatory standards for digital assets used in state economic and tax transactions, according to the North Carolina State House.
The bill, filed as HB 920 on April 10 during the 2025 regular session, was formally listed with the short title: ‘NC Digital Asset Freedom Act.’
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill, titled the North Carolina Digital Asset Freedom Act, aims to integrate digital assets into economic transactions and tax payments within the state while establishing protections for new digital asset users. It sets comprehensive criteria for digital assets, including decentralization, security, market stability, high liquidity, and regulatory clarity. These assets are recognized as valid mediums of exchange, and privacy protections are mandated for transactions. The bill also allows digital asset use for state tax payments, requiring the Department of Revenue to update exchange rates daily. Limits on virtual currency transactions for new customers and refund provisions in cases of fraud are established. Specific sections of the bill will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
Of the three sponsors of this bill, Brian Biggs proposed the most bills (54) 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.
Jackson, a Republican, was elected to the North Carolina State House in 2023 to represent the state’s 78th House district, replacing previous state representative Allen McNeill.
| Authors | Bill Number | Date Filed | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neal Jackson, Brian Biggs, and Stephen M. Ross | HB 920 | 04/10/2025 | NC Digital Asset Freedom Act. |
| Neal Jackson, Jake Johnson, and Jonathan L. Almond | HB 1000 | 04/10/2025 | Detransitioners Bill of Rights. |
| Neal Jackson, Brian Biggs, Jennifer Balkcom, and Paul Scott | HB 919 | 04/10/2025 | Fair Access to Financial Services. |
| Neal Jackson, Blair Eddins, Brian Biggs, and Paul Scott | HB 939 | 04/10/2025 | School Chaplains. |
| Neal Jackson, Brian Biggs, and Paul Scott | HB 975 | 04/10/2025 | EMS Personnel/Allow Carry of Pepper Spray. |
| Neal Jackson, Jay Adams, Jeff Zenger, and Mark Brody | HB 870 | 04/09/2025 | Sedimentation Act & Other Env.’l Changes. |
| Neal Jackson, Marcia Morey, Mitchell S. Setzer, and Pricey Harrison | HB 828 | 04/08/2025 | Prohibit Prop Bets on College/Amateur Sports. |
| Neal Jackson, Cody Huneycutt, and Jonathan L. Almond | HB 834 | 04/08/2025 | Sportsman’s Voter Act. |
| Neal Jackson, Jennifer Balkcom, and Sarah Stevens | HB 805 | 04/07/2025 | Prevent Sexual Exploitation/Women and Minors. |
| Neal Jackson, Brian Biggs, and Donnie Loftis | HB 818 | 04/07/2025 | Birth Certificates for Persons Adopted. |
| Neal Jackson, Brian Biggs, David Willis, and Tricia Ann Cotham | HB 775 | 04/03/2025 | Criminal History Checks for School Positions. |
| Neal Jackson, Ben T. Moss, Jr., Brian Echevarria, and Dean Arp | HB 776 | 04/03/2025 | NC Religious Freedom Restoration Act. |
| Neal Jackson, Brian Biggs, Jennifer Balkcom, and Mike Schietzelt | HB 781 | 04/03/2025 | Unauthorized Public Camping & Sleeping. |
| Neal Jackson, Brian Biggs, Jennifer Balkcom, and Sarah Stevens | HB 690 | 04/02/2025 | The Citizens Support Act. |
| Neal Jackson, Julia C. Howard, Sarah Crawford, and Stephen M. Ross | HB 754 | 04/02/2025 | Fin. Exploit. Prevention/Savings Bank Updates. |
| Neal Jackson, Dean Arp, Mitchell S. Setzer, and Stephen M. Ross | HB 762 | 04/02/2025 | Modernize NC S.A.F.E. Act. |
| Neal Jackson, Brian Biggs, David Willis, and Jennifer Balkcom | HB 636 | 04/01/2025 | Promoting Wholesome Content for Students. |
| Neal Jackson, Blair Eddins, Jennifer Balkcom, and Karl E. Gillespie | HB 647 | 04/01/2025 | Ag. PUV Conservation. |
| Neal Jackson, Julia C. Howard, and Mitchell S. Setzer | HB 650 | 04/01/2025 | No Interchange Fees on Sales Tax or Tips. |
| Neal Jackson, Brian Biggs, Carson Smith, and Dudley Greene | HB 575 | 03/31/2025 | The Hunter Robinson Act. |
| Neal Jackson, Heather H. Rhyne, Jeff Zenger, and Jonathan L. Almond | HB 618 | 03/31/2025 | Ivermectin Access Act. |
| Neal Jackson, Grant L. Campbell, MD, Jennifer Balkcom, and Larry W. Potts | HB 553 | 03/27/2025 | Ensuring Patient Safety w/Mail Order Meds. |
| Neal Jackson, Julia C. Howard, and Mitchell S. Setzer | HB 554 | 03/27/2025 | Rev Laws Tech Chngs/BBA Chngs/P2P Tax Parity. |
| Neal Jackson, Brian Biggs, Kyle Hall, and Sarah Stevens | HB 557 | 03/27/2025 | The Andy Griffith Show as State TV Show. |
| Neal Jackson, Brian Biggs, Donnie Loftis, and Jennifer Balkcom | HB 560 | 03/27/2025 | Parents Protection Act. |
| Neal Jackson, Brian Biggs, Jennifer Balkcom, and Sarah Stevens | HB 535 | 03/26/2025 | Title Fraud Prevention Act. |
| Neal Jackson, Allen Chesser, Jennifer Balkcom, and Mike Schietzelt | HB 547 | 03/26/2025 | Children’s Services Protection Act. |
| Neal Jackson, Allen Chesser, Terry M. Brown Jr., and Tim Longest | HB 462 | 03/19/2025 | Personal Data Privacy/Social Media Safety. |
| Neal Jackson, Brian Echevarria, Jimmy Dixon, and Matthew Winslow | HB 432 | 03/18/2025 | Property Tax Relief Study. |
| Neal Jackson, Brian Biggs, Steve Tyson, and Wyatt Gable | HB 411 | 03/17/2025 | Reduce Early Voting Period for Primaries. |
| Neal Jackson, Jennifer Balkcom, Jonathan L. Almond, and Mitchell S. Setzer | HB 380 | 03/12/2025 | Conscientious Objections to Vaccine Mandates. |
| Neal Jackson, David Willis, Jeff Zenger, and Jonathan L. Almond | HB 301 | 03/05/2025 | Social Media Protections for Minors Under 16. |
| Neal Jackson, Bill Ward, Brian Biggs, and Jennifer Balkcom | HB 261 | 03/03/2025 | Sent. Enhancement/Immigration-Related Crimes. |
| Neal Jackson, Brenden H. Jones, Brian Biggs, and Brian Echevarria | HB 244 | 02/27/2025 | Depoliticize Government Property Act. |
| Neal Jackson, Brian Biggs, Jennifer Balkcom, and John R. Bell, IV | HB 186 | 02/24/2025 | The Stars and Stripes Commitment Act. |
| Neal Jackson, Bill Ward, Donnie Loftis, and Keith Kidwell | HB 162 | 02/21/2025 | Local Gov’t Applicants/Criminal History Check. |
| Neal Jackson, Blair Eddins, Brenden H. Jones, and Jarrod Lowery | HB 171 | 02/21/2025 | Equality in State Agencies/Prohibition on DEI. |
| Neal Jackson, Jeff Zenger, Jennifer Balkcom, and John R. Bell, IV | HB 133 | 02/17/2025 | NC Farmland and Military Protection Act. |
| Neal Jackson and Jimmy Dixon | HB 126 | 02/13/2025 | Revise Voluntary Ag. District Laws. |
| Neal Jackson, Blair Eddins, Howard Penny, Jr., and Jimmy Dixon | HB 130 | 02/13/2025 | Agriculture Crops Disaster Relief. |
| Neal Jackson, A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr., John Sauls, and Paul Scott | HB 100 | 02/11/2025 | Expand Religious Property Tax Exemption. |
| Neal Jackson, Blair Eddins, Brian Biggs, and Mike Schietzelt | HB 87 | 02/10/2025 | Cell Phone-Free Education. |
| Neal Jackson, Jennifer Balkcom, Jimmy Dixon, and Karl E. Gillespie | HB 62 | 02/05/2025 | Farmers Protection Act. |
| Neal Jackson, Brian Biggs, Kyle Hall, and Stephen M. Ross | HB 31 | 02/03/2025 | Make Election Day A State Holiday. |
| Neal Jackson, Cody Huneycutt, Julia C. Howard, and Paul Scott | HB 37 | 02/03/2025 | Enhance Firefighter Benefits & Representation. |
