The ACLU of North Carolina works in the North Carolina General Assembly (NCGA) and local communities to defend and advance the civil rights and civil liberties of all North Carolinians. When the state legislature is in session, we review every bill for its potential impact on civil liberties and often conduct advocacy on dozens of pieces of legislation at any given time.

About the NCGA

The North Carolina legislature consists of two "chambers," the state House of Representatives and the state Senate. The House of Representatives has 120 members, and the Senate has 50 members. The state is split up into legislative districts, and every resident in North Carolina is served by both a state Representative and a state Senator. You can learn much more on the NCGA website (ncleg.gov).

Here are some helpful links to get you started:

• Find your legislators

• Legislative Process

• Glossary

• Calendar

The NCGA is currently in session. We’ll be updating this site with key bills you should know about. Check back (or follow us on social media) for the latest updates.