Identical to H 503, filed 3/24/25.

Contains whereas clauses. Reorganizes existing GS Chapter 99D so that its existing provisions are now under Article 1, entitled Civil Rights. Enacts new Article 2 to GS Chapter 99D, consisting of the Individual Freedom Bill of Rights, as follows. Recognizes nine listed fundamental rights that cannot be violated absent a compelling State interest and by means narrowly tailored (defined) to achieve that interest, including that:

• No person be subjected to warrantless surveillance, tracking, or data collection by any agency of the State or political subdivision of the State.
• No agency of the State or political subdivision of the State may deny or restrict reproductive health care, contraception, or any other medical treatment based on ideology rather than medical science.
• No agency of the State or political subdivision of the State may override parental authority without due process in cases of abuse, neglect, or harm.
• Education must be fact-based, ensuring (1) parental concerns are addressed without restricting access to accurate historical and scientific information and (2) teachings provided are historically accurate and free from political manipulation.
• No agency of the State or political subdivision of the State may deny a person employment, housing, or public services based on private political beliefs, medical history, or lawful personal conduct.
• No agency of the State or political subdivision of the State may interfere with employment and housing rights in a way that is not fair and merit-based, free from quotas and ideological discrimination.