RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina House of Representatives passed a bill allowing gyms, fitness centers and bars to reopen with a 69-50 vote. To go into effect, the bill needs to be approved by North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper.
If signed, House Bill 594 would go into effect immediately and stay in effect through October 31, or 30 days after a more strict rule expires, whichever is later.
Cooper would have the ability to re-close any of the businesses if he gets permission from the Council of State.
The law is not an open-the-doors-wide-open proposal. Significant safety precautions would need to be met for businesses to avoid being shut down again.