State Rep. Erin Paré has introduced a new proposal in the North Carolina House designed to reduce the state income tax burden for those paying for prescription medications, the North Carolina State House reports.
The proposal, designated as HB 1074 and officially filed with the short title ‘Prescription Drug Expenses Tax Deduction’ on April 28 in the 2025 regular session, outlines how residents may benefit from possible tax relief.
Below is a summary based on the original bill text that helps clarify what the legislation entails.
The bill gives North Carolina taxpayers the ability to deduct as much as $5,000 from adjusted gross income for unreimbursed out-of-pocket prescribed medication and pharmacy cost-sharing expenses. Amounts paid using tax-advantaged accounts—such as health savings accounts or flexible spending accounts—are not eligible, nor can taxpayers use the same expenses in more than one state deduction for the tax year. The measure targets residents with substantial drug costs and would apply starting with taxable years on or after Jan. 1, 2026.
Out of the bill’s four sponsors, Grant L. Campbell, MD, introduced the highest number of bills (62) during the 2025 regular session.
For legislation to become law in North Carolina, it goes through a multi-phase process. After a bill is filed, it is sent to a committee for review, must be read three times in each chamber, and if altered by either house after passage, both must approve the final version. Upon approval in both chambers, the bill is sent to the governor, who has 10 days (or 30 if the legislature has adjourned) to sign, veto, or allow it to become law without their signature.
Further bill details and legislative updates are available here.
Paré earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from George Mason University in 2000.
A member of the Republican Party, Paré has been representing North Carolina’s 37th House district since being elected in 2021, succeeding Sydney Batch as state representative.
| Authors | Bill Number | Date Filed | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erin Paré, Allen Chesser, Grant L. Campbell, MD, and Timothy Reeder, MD | HB 1074 | 04/28/2026 | Prescription Drug Expenses Tax Deduction. |
| Erin Paré, Dean Arp, Donny Lambeth, and Heather H. Rhyne | HB 1086 | 04/28/2026 | Child Care Initiative Funds/Reform/Study. |
| Erin Paré, Brian Echevarria, Julia C. Howard, and Mitchell S. Setzer | HB 1089 | 04/28/2026 | Const. Amend. Property Tax Levy Limit. |
| Erin Paré, Julia C. Howard, Mike Schietzelt, and Mitchell S. Setzer | HB 1042 | 04/23/2026 | Affordable Housing Exemption Mods. |
| Erin Paré, Allen Chesser, Donnie Loftis, and Hugh Blackwell | HB 1020 | 04/21/2026 | PESA Class Aides & Child. Wartime Vets Funds. |
| Erin Paré, Allen Chesser, Mike Schietzelt, and Timothy Reeder, MD | HB 1032 | 04/21/2026 | Repeal Two Percent Local Grocery Tax. |
| Erin Paré and Maria Cervania | HB 896 | 04/10/2025 | Jesse’s Law. |
| Erin Paré, Brian Biggs, David Willis, and Matthew Winslow | HB 912 | 04/10/2025 | The Hometown Opp. for Mentoring Educators Act. |
| Erin Paré, Diane Wheatley, Hugh Blackwell, and Mike Schietzelt | HB 854 | 04/09/2025 | Require Licensure of Educational Interpreters. |
| Erin Paré, Dean Arp, Donny Lambeth, and Heather H. Rhyne | HB 877 | 04/09/2025 | Childcare Pilot. |
| Erin Paré, Frank Iler, Jake Johnson, and Steve Tyson | HB 837 | 04/08/2025 | Study Alternative Methods for Highway Funding. |
| Erin Paré, David Willis, Donnie Loftis, and Grant L. Campbell, MD | HB 794 | 04/07/2025 | Study Highway Patrol Staffing/Salary Scale. |
| Erin Paré, David Willis, Donnie Loftis, and Grant L. Campbell, MD | HB 800 | 04/07/2025 | Review Effectiveness & Delivery of Child Care. |
| Erin Paré, Ben T. Moss, Jr., Jeff Zenger, and Steve Tyson | HB 811 | 04/07/2025 | Taxpayer Transparency Act. |
| Erin Paré, Allen Chesser, Donny Lambeth, and Larry W. Potts | HB 672 | 04/01/2025 | Physician Assist. Omnibus/Team-based/Compact. |
| Erin Paré, Jake Johnson, Matthew Winslow, and Steve Tyson | HB 581 | 03/31/2025 | Career Pathways Transparency Act. |
| Erin Paré, Amber M. Baker, Cynthia Ball, and Donny Lambeth | HB 588 | 03/31/2025 | School Psychologist Omnibus. |
| Erin Paré, Brian Biggs, Timothy Reeder, MD, and Tricia Ann Cotham | HB 610 | 03/31/2025 | Study on Year-Round School. |
| Erin Paré, Heather H. Rhyne, Mike Schietzelt, and Tricia Ann Cotham | HB 611 | 03/31/2025 | Increase APs in Public Schools. |
| Erin Paré, Allen Chesser, Grant L. Campbell, MD, and Timothy Reeder, MD | HB 571 | 03/27/2025 | Funds for PTSD Treatment for Police Officers. |
| Erin Paré, Mike Schietzelt, and Tricia Ann Cotham | HB 523 | 03/26/2025 | School Social Workers/Master’s Pay. |
| Erin Paré, Dean Arp, Donny Lambeth, and Heather H. Rhyne | HB 542 | 03/26/2025 | Child Care Mental & Behavioral Services/Funds. |
| Erin Paré, Dennis Riddell, Heather H. Rhyne, and Monika Johnson-Hostler | HB 488 | 03/24/2025 | Modify School Performance Grades. |
| Erin Paré, Jarrod Lowery, Matthew Winslow, and Mike Schietzelt | HB 465 | 03/19/2025 | Waive Renewal Fee/Military Drivers Licenses. |
| Erin Paré, Dean Arp, Donny Lambeth, and Heather H. Rhyne | HB 412 | 03/17/2025 | Child Care Regulatory Reforms. |
| Erin Paré, Becky Carney, and Kyle Hall | HB 418 | 03/17/2025 | K-5 Performing and Visual Arts Requirement. |
| Erin Paré, Allen Chesser, Matthew Winslow, and Steve Tyson | HB 364 | 03/11/2025 | STIP Grant Anticipation Notes. |
| Erin Paré | HB 352 | 03/10/2025 | Modify Water and Sewage Project Bid Req. |
| Erin Paré, Dean Arp, Donny Lambeth, and Heather H. Rhyne | HB 309 | 03/05/2025 | Various Local Provisions VI. |
| Erin Paré, Donny Lambeth, Mike Schietzelt, and Tricia Ann Cotham | HB 192 | 02/25/2025 | Salary Adjustments and Budget Offsets. |
| Erin Paré | HB 189 | 02/24/2025 | Red Light Camera Delay Interval. |
| Erin Paré | HB 173 | 02/21/2025 | Various Local Provisions III. |
| Erin Paré, Allison A. Dahle, Monika Johnson-Hostler, and Tim Longest | HB 151 | 02/18/2025 | SchCalFlex/Wake/CC. |
| Erin Paré, Chris Humphrey, Donna McDowell White, and Steve Tyson | HB 156 | 02/18/2025 | Increase Access for Small Employers/Insurance. |
| Erin Paré, A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr., James Roberson, and Sarah Crawford | HB 137 | 02/17/2025 | Gabe Torres Act. |
| Erin Paré, Donny Lambeth, Kyle Hall, and Larry W. Potts | HB 124 | 02/13/2025 | Adopt Official State Cookie. |
| Erin Paré, Donna McDowell White, Donny Lambeth, and Kyle Hall | HB 125 | 02/13/2025 | Continuing Budget Operations. |
| Erin Paré, Grant L. Campbell, MD, Mike Schietzelt, and Tricia Ann Cotham | HB 76 | 02/10/2025 | Protect Access to In Vitro Fertilization. |
| Erin Paré, Allen Chesser, Edward C. Goodwin, and Jennifer Balkcom | HB 94 | 02/10/2025 | Dis. Veteran Homestead Excl. Prequalification. |
| Erin Paré, Allen Chesser, Donny Lambeth, and Kyle Hall | HB 46 | 02/04/2025 | Make Healthcare Affordable. |
| Erin Paré, Donnie Loftis, Jeff Zenger, and Steve Tyson | HB 56 | 02/04/2025 | Publish Central Office Employment Information. |
| Erin Paré, Brian Echevarria, Mike Schietzelt, and Tricia Ann Cotham | HB 59 | 02/04/2025 | Modify Homestead Exclusions. |
| Erin Paré, Allen Chesser, Harry Warren, and John R. Bell, IV | HB 11 | 01/29/2025 | No Tax on Tips, Overtime, Bonus Pay. |
| Erin Paré, Keith Kidwell, Matthew Winslow, and Steve Tyson | HB 14 | 01/29/2025 | Gambling Loss Tax Deduct, NC Sound Money Act. |
| Erin Paré, Jeff Zenger, Kelly E. Hastings, and Paul Scott | HB 15 | 01/29/2025 | Support Private Property Rights. |
| Erin Paré, Brian Biggs, Celeste C. Cairns, and Keith Kidwell | HB 4 | 01/29/2025 | Sam’s Law. |
