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HB 1088 North Carolina House · 2025-2026 Session

Traffic Signal Preemption Software.

This bill appropriates $2.7 million from the Highway Fund to the North Carolina Department of Transportation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funding is intended to install traffic signal preemption technology that allows traffic lights to change automatically when emergency vehicles approach an intersection. This system prioritizes first responder vehicles to reduce response times and improve safety at intersections. The act becomes effective on July 1, 2026.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $2.7M to fund traffic signal preemption technology, directly increasing funding for public safety and transportation services.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill allocates funding to install traffic signal preemption technology, directly advancing and strengthening the use of technology for public safety.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill appropriates funding to install traffic signal preemption technology, enhancing road safety and emergency response efficiency.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 28, 2026 Last action Apr 30, 2026
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Filed → Edition 1 · 3 edits
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The bill's header information was updated to reflect a new session date and a revised bill number, while the sponsor list was replaced with a reference to the General Assembly website. These changes appear to be administrative updates regarding the bill's official identification and sponsorship tracking rather than substantive policy modifications.
TECHNICAL

The bill number was changed from a draft identifier (DRH40669-MWa-122) to a formal edition number (H1088-v-1).

The session date was updated from April 28, 2026, to April 30, 2026, and the bill title was repositioned in the header.

The list of sponsors was removed and replaced with a directive to consult the North Carolina General Assembly website for the complete list.

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Committee
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Apr 30, 2026
Committee
Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
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Apr 28, 2026
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0 primary · 9 co-sponsors

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