Bill Summaries: S888 IMMIGRATION DATA PRIVACY.

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  • Summary date: Apr 28 2026 - View Summary

    Adds new Article 4, Immigration Data Privacy, to GS Chapter 64, providing as follows. Prohibits a department, agency, or institution of the State from disseminating immigration-related data for purposes related to civil immigration enforcement to any federal, state, or local government entity, law enforcement office, or law enforcement agency, unless (1) the subject of the information consents or (2) the requiring agency presents a lawful judicial order, judicial subpoena, or judicial warrant. Limits disclosure to only the specifically requested records or information. Requires the department receiving the request, within three business days of receiving the request, to notify the individual that the report was made and the identity of the entity making the request.

    Requires those receiving the request for information to document and retain information on the request and report the information annually to the Office of the Attorney General. Specifies information that must be reported.

    Appropriates $1.5 million in recurring funds beginning in 2026-27 from the General Fund to the Office of State Budget and Management to be allocated to State departments and agencies to implement this act. Sets five allowable uses of the funds. Requires agencies receiving these funds to report to the specified NCGA committee by April 1, 2027, on the use of funds and implementation progress.

    Includes a severability clause.