North Carolina lawmakers are considering a bill that would ban election officials from encouraging people to vote. The bill would escalate GOP efforts to block proactive voter outreach, like registering voters or sending mail ballots.

The claim consists of two main components: first, that North Carolina lawmakers are considering a bill banning election officials from encouraging people to vote; second, that this bill is part of broader Republican efforts to block proactive voter outreach such as registering voters or sending mail ballots. Multiple credible sources confirm that North Carolina Republicans have proposed and advanced legislation restricting election officials' ability to promote voter turnout, including prohibitions on encouraging voting or conducting outreach activities.democracydocket.comdemocracydocket.comDon’t Say Vote: NC GOPers Want to Bar Election Officials From Encouraging...

This aligns with a wider pattern of GOP-led election law changes in the state aimed at tightening voting rules and limiting certain forms of voter engagement.apnews.comapnews.comNorth Carolina Republicans finalize passage of an elections bill that could... The bill has not yet become law but is under active consideration and has sparked legal challenges and criticism from Democrats and voting rights groups who argue it suppresses voter access. While the claim accurately reflects the legislative intent and content, the description as an escalation of GOP efforts is interpretive but supported by the context of recent election law changes in North Carolina.

The claim does not specify the bill's exact provisions or status, which could add nuance. Overall, the statement is factually grounded with minor contextual interpretation.