HB 1097 North Carolina House · 2025-2026 Session

Government Website Access Act.

This North Carolina bill appropriates $11.5 million for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to improve state government services and workforce programs. The Department of Information Technology will receive $11.5 million to create an artificial intelligence assistant that helps users navigate state agency websites and connects them with local workforce resources. Additionally, the Department of Commerce will get $20 million to fund local boards in designing job training programs specifically for veterans and individuals reentering society after incarceration. A separate $1.5 million allocation supports career planning tools for working adults. The legislation takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2026

Committee Review

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Governor

Introduced Apr 29, 2026 Last action Apr 30, 2026

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Filed → Edition 1 · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill underwent significant formatting and metadata updates, transitioning from a draft version to the official 'First Edition'. The most substantive change is the expansion of the sponsor list to include Representatives Willis, Campbell, and Roberson, while the original sponsor, Representative Reives, is now listed as a primary sponsor among others. The filing date was updated to April 30, 2026, and the bill number was standardized from a draft code to the official House Bill 1097 identifier.

TECHNICAL

The bill's internal draft code (DRH40678-MCa-205) was replaced with the official identifier (H1097-v-1), and the document title was updated to reflect the official 'First Edition' status.

The header indicating the bill was 'Filed' on April 29, 2026, was removed as part of the transition to the official edition.

SCOPE

The sponsor list was expanded from a single representative to include Representatives Reives, Willis, Campbell, and Roberson as primary sponsors, with a note directing users to the General Assembly website for a complete list.

TIMELINE

The 'Referred to' date was updated from an unspecified time to April 30, 2026.

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Committee

Apr 30, 2026

Committee

Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

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Apr 29, 2026

Introduced

Filed

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3 primary · 13 co-sponsors