Bill Summary for H 1116 (2025-2026)

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Apr 29 2026

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View NCGA Bill Details2025-2026 Session
House Bill 1116 (Public) Filed Wednesday, April 29, 2026
AN ACT TO EXPAND THE FILM AND ENTERTAINMENT GRANT FUND.
Intro. by Davis.

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Amends GS 143B-437.02A to expand the eligibility requirements of the Film and Entertainment Grant fund. Reserves funds for productions where the production company has over $1 million in qualifying expenses for a feature-length film (was, $1.5 million for a theatrical release; $500,000 for TV movies).

Increases cap on grant funds to 30% of qualifying expenses (was, 25%) and adds that this is for productions where at least three-quarters of filming or expenses incurred occurred in areas at specified development tiers, to $20 million (was, $7 million) for feature-length films, and to $25 million (was, $15 million) for a season of television.

Modifies definition of “highly compensated individual” to an individual who receives compensation in excess of $4 million (was, $1 million). Makes conforming change to definition of “qualifying expenses.”

Applies to grant proceeds provided from the grant fund on or after the date this act becomes law.