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died · North Carolina · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 1022: Consumer Privacy Act.

This bill, titled the North Carolina Consumer Privacy Act, establishes new rules to protect the personal data of individuals living in the state. It directly affects businesses that collect consumer information, requiring them to define specific terms like "personal data" and "consent" to ensure users understand how their information is used. Key provisions mandate that companies obtain clear, voluntary agreement from consumers before processing their data and set standards for handling sensitive information such as biometrics. The legislation also creates a new chapter in state law to oversee these requirements and appropriates funds to support the enforcement of these privacy protections.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyThe bill explicitly protects consumer data privacy and regulates tech companies to ensure informed consent, aligning with the goal of strengthening digital rights.95% confidence
died · North Carolina · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 987: Lower Healthcare Costs.

This bill creates a special fund to protect North Carolina state employees from having their take-home pay reduced if their health insurance premiums rise. To achieve this, the state will transfer $150 million from scholarship reserves to the new fund, which will be used to supplement employee compensation and maintain their net income. The State Treasurer, in consultation with the Office of State Human Resources, will manage the fund and establish rules for its administration. The law takes effect on July 1, 2026, and applies specifically to participants in the North Carolina State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $150M from scholarship reserves to protect state employees' take-home pay, directly advancing budget appropriations and funding essential personnel benefits.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a fund to protect state employees from health insurance premium increases, effectively shielding them from reduced take-home pay due to healthcare costs.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates a fund to protect state employees from pay reductions due to rising health insurance premiums, directly supporting worker compensation and benefits.90% confidence
Lisa Grafstein (D) Sydney Batch (D) · 5 co-sponsors
died · North Carolina · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 1029: Tax Relief on Essentials for Working Families.

This bill modifies North Carolina's sales tax laws to exempt feminine hygiene products, diapers, and groceries from state and local sales taxes. It specifically adds items like tampons, menstrual cups, and sanitary napkins to the list of tax-free feminine hygiene goods and clarifies that certain grooming products such as soap and shampoo remain taxable. Additionally, the legislation ensures that children's and adult diapers purchased with a prescription from a Medicaid provider are not subject to sales tax. The bill also includes a provision to distribute $1.6 million in state funds to regional councils of government to inform the public about these new tax exemptions.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax relief on essentials for working families by exempting specific items from sales tax, directly supporting fiscal relief for lower-income households.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill reduces tax burden on essential hygiene products and diapers, improving financial access to basic health and personal care items for families.85% confidence
died · North Carolina · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 1063: Fiscal Note for All Bills Considered.

This bill requires the North Carolina General Assembly to attach a fiscal note to every piece of legislation before it is considered, ensuring lawmakers understand the financial impact of their proposals. The Fiscal Research Division must prepare these notes to estimate costs for the first five years, with specific requirements for new state buildings, programs, and laws that increase incarceration. Bills proposing changes that could lead to more people being incarcerated or staying in prison longer must include a detailed cost analysis prepared in consultation with the Sentencing Policy and Advisory Commission. The legislation also mandates that these fiscal notes be separate documents that do not express legislative intent, while providing $50,000 in funding to cover the administrative costs of implementing this new requirement.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates fiscal notes to ensure lawmakers understand financial impacts, promoting fiscal responsibility and budget transparency.90% confidence
died · North Carolina · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 1056: NC Small Business Capital and Jobs Act.

This bill establishes the North Carolina Small Business Capital Access Act to help small businesses and companies in underserved areas get the money they need to start, run, and grow. It creates a new state office and an oversight board to manage a program that includes loan guarantees, direct investments, and technical assistance for eligible businesses. The loan guarantee component is designed to encourage private lenders to provide financing by covering up to 90% of the loan amount for businesses in the most disadvantaged regions. The program specifically targets small businesses with fewer than 500 employees and those operating in low-income or rural census tracts.
Sydney Batch (D) Michael Garrett (D) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · North Carolina · House May 5, 2026

HB 1198: Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners Nurses Data/Registration Information Requirements.

This North Carolina bill requires training programs for sexual assault nurse examiners to submit annual reports to the state Board of Nursing regarding graduate employment details. It also mandates that active nursing licensees register with the Board to provide and update their training credentials and practice locations. The legislation creates a database for this information and allocates $50,000 to help the Board implement these reporting requirements. These changes take effect in 2026 and apply to active nurses and their training programs within the state.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $50,000 in funding to the Board of Nursing to implement data reporting requirements for Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a database, mandates training reporting, and allocates $50,000 to improve Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner services.90% confidence
Monika Johnson-Hostler (D) · 14 co-sponsors
died · North Carolina · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 1020: Affordable Housing Efficiency Grant Program.

This bill establishes the Affordable Housing Efficiency Grant Program in North Carolina to provide funding for energy efficiency and electric upgrades in affordable multifamily housing buildings. The program targets residential complexes with at least 50% of units reserved for low-income households that have been in service for at least 15 years, with a focus on projects located in underserved communities. Eligible buildings can receive grants of up to $0.75 per square foot to cover costs for measures such as heat pumps, electric water heaters, insulation, and related planning or health improvements, provided they maintain their affordability status. The Department of Environmental Quality will manage the program using $5 million in recurring state funds starting in the 2026-2027 fiscal year, while recipients must report annually on energy savings and other outcomes.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a new grant program funded by appropriations to provide financial assistance for energy efficiency upgrades in affordable housing.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes a grant program to fund energy efficiency upgrades in affordable housing, directly advancing energy conservation and efficiency goals.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds energy efficiency and electric upgrades in affordable housing, directly promoting conservation and reducing energy consumption.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes a grant program to fund energy efficiency upgrades specifically for affordable multifamily housing, directly strengthening and funding the housing topic area.95% confidence
DeAndrea Salvador (D) · 5 co-sponsors
died · North Carolina · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 1017: Justice for Storm Chantal Survivors Act.

This bill establishes a Tropical Storm Chantal Mitigation Fund within North Carolina's Division of Emergency Management to assist homeowners in seven specific counties affected by the storm. The fund will provide financial support for buying out homes, relocating residents, or repairing and rebuilding properties, with each person eligible to receive up to $500,000. A total of $25 million is allocated from the state's general fund for these purposes, with unused money returning to a disaster relief fund by June 2028. The legislation is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $25M from state general fund to assist storm survivors, directly funding emergency services and public safety programs.95% confidence
Sophia Chitlik (D) · 3 co-sponsors
died · North Carolina · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 988: Protecting Workers in the Age of AI Act.

This North Carolina bill creates a new program to help workers who lose their jobs due to artificial intelligence or automation. It establishes a $50 million fund to pay for job retraining and education, with a focus on skilled trades like healthcare and advanced manufacturing. The law also requires companies receiving state economic incentives to report any layoffs caused by AI or automation. Finally, it directs the State Education Assistance Authority to transfer the necessary funds to the Department of Commerce to launch this program on July 1, 2026.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a $50 million fund for worker retraining and mandates reporting on AI layoffs, directly advancing fiscal management and funding essential programs.90% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allocates $50M for job retraining and education, directly funding educational programs for displaced workers.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates a $50M fund for AI-displaced worker retraining and mandates reporting of AI-caused layoffs, directly protecting workers and supporting employment stability.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates a $50M fund to retrain workers displaced by AI, promoting digital equity and workforce adaptation to emerging technology.85% confidence
Sydney Batch (D) Michael Garrett (D) · 5 co-sponsors
died · North Carolina · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 1045: Utility Profit Oversight Act.

SB 1045, titled the Utility Profit Oversight Act, requires the North Carolina General Assembly to explicitly approve any proposed electric utility rate increases that would raise the utility's authorized return on equity. Under this bill, the Public Service Commission must immediately suspend such rate changes until the legislature passes a specific act ratifying them, ensuring that significant profit increases receive direct legislative oversight. The legislation also mandates a study by the Commission to evaluate the cost of equity capital for electric utilities in the state. By shifting the approval power for these specific financial adjustments from the regulatory commission to the state legislature, the bill aims to add a layer of political accountability to utility pricing decisions.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases legislative oversight of utility profits, promoting fiscal responsibility and preventing unchecked corporate spending.75% confidence
DeAndrea Salvador (D) Michael Garrett (D) · 7 co-sponsors
died · North Carolina · Senate May 5, 2026

SB 989: Epstein Truth and Accountability Act.

This North Carolina bill creates a new Human Trafficking Records Commission within the Department of Justice to review and release records related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, while redacting victim information. The legislation modifies existing laws on legislative privilege to allow the commission to investigate lawmakers and authorizes the State Bureau of Investigation to assist with inquiries into individuals identified in the released documents. Additionally, the bill establishes a legal mechanism for courts to issue Extreme Risk Protection Orders that temporarily remove firearms from people named in the commission's records. To support these new operations, the act appropriates ten million dollars in state funds for the commission and investigative activities for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes a commission to investigate law enforcement failures and holds lawmakers accountable for human trafficking, enhancing oversight and justice.90% confidence
Woodson Bradley (D) Sydney Batch (D) · 6 co-sponsors
in committee · North Carolina · House May 5, 2026

HB 1194: Winston-Salem/Forsyth Joint Emergency Operations Center Funds.

This bill appropriates $1 million in nonrecurring funds for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to help Forsyth County and the City of Winston-Salem build a shared emergency operations center. The money will be given as a grant to the county to improve how the city and county coordinate their responses during emergencies. The legislation becomes effective on July 1, 2026, and does not include any conditions on how the funds must be spent beyond supporting the creation of the joint facility.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates $1M in nonrecurring funds to build a shared emergency operations center, directly increasing funding for public safety and emergency services.90% confidence
Kanika Brown (D) · 2 co-sponsors
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