Adds new Article 4, NC Workforce Stability & Economic Protection Act, to GS Chapter 64.

Sets out legislative findings. Directs the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM), in consultation with the Department of Commerce and the Department of Revenue, to conduct an annual study to quantify the economic impact of federal immigration enforcement operations statewide. Sets out specific topics to be included in the study and directs OSBM to report findings to the Joint Legislative Economic Development and Global Engagement Oversight Committee by March 1 of each year.  

Requires employers who are notified of a federal immigration agency’s audit of employee I-9 forms to notify each current employee within 72 hours. Describes required form and content for the written notice. Prohibits retaliation against employees for exercising rights under this statute or requesting information about an inspection. Imposes penalty of at least $500 for a first violation of this section and up to $1,000 per subsequent violation.

Directs Attorney General (AG) to monitor federal immigration enforcement operations for legal and constitutional compliance and to establish a public portal for individuals to report economic disruptions or civil rights grievances resulting from federal operations. Directs AG to issue annual “Workforce and Community Safety Report” summarizing these findings to Governor and NCGA.

Contains severability clause.

Appropriates $100,000 in nonrecurring funds for 2026-27 from the General Fund to OSBM to assist with the study required by this act.