Amends Article 1 of GS Chapter 114 by adding new GS 114-8.8A through GS 114-8.8C.

GS 114-8.8A requires Attorney General (AG) to protect the civil rights of individuals in the state by performing all of the following: (1) establish and maintain a 24-hour, toll-free telephone helpline to assist those harmed or those with family members who have been harmed, in actions arising from federal troops or federal law enforcement officers’ deployment to the state, including federal immigration enforcement actions; (2) establish and maintain an associated website for online submission of civil rights violations claims; (3) provide resources to those impacted on how to access state and local government assistance programs and information about available legal and social assistance; (4) ensure helpline has voicemail capabilities; (5) make translation and disability access services available for helpline users; and (6) advertise helpline and make material publicly available to encourage reporting by those experiencing or witnessing civil rights violations.

GS 114-8.8B requires AG to maintain a secure database of all helpline reports received and to generate an annual public report that includes information acquired from reporting individuals. Requires redaction of all personally identifiable information. Report must be published for public viewing. Provides list of information the report must include. Mandates all communications received by the helpline and the website remain confidential and are not public record. Requires AG to investigate all incidents reported and to determine if additional actions are warranted.

GS 114-8.8C requires AG to convene at least one public hearing each calendar year to present report’s aggregate data and findings. Requires public notice of each hearing.

Provides the provisions of this act are severable.

Mandates Department of Justice (DOJ) to establish helpline no later than 60 days after the act’s effective date and the first AG report to be submitted no later than one year from the date the helpline is established.

Requires DOJ to adopt rules, or amend their rules, consistent with the act. Permits use of procedure in GS 150B-21.1 (adopting a temporary rule).

Appropriates $3 million in recurring funds beginning in 2026-27 from the General Fund to DOJ to be used to implement provisions of Section 1.  

Effective July 1, 2026.