House committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes.

Expands the exclusions from new Article 54, Government Agency Forum Selection Act, GS Chapter 1 to exclude lawsuits against an employee, officer, or agent of a judicial department entity, including judges; district attorneys; law enforcement officers and agencies; and local governments. Also excludes lawsuits filed by people who are incarcerated, those involving Medicaid, and employment discrimination claims.

Adds a new subsection to GS 114-2.8 prohibiting the Attorney General from entering into a class action lawsuit without legislative approval. Provides a process for approval when the NCGA is not in regular session, as defined, whereby joint approval of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate is required.