North Carolina House bill in Session 2025.
Status: in_committee. Latest action: May 4, 2026.
Protection of Constitutional Rights.
Expands the causes of action for interference with civil rights available under GS 99D-1 to authorize suit under that statute by a person injured during civil immigration enforcement against an individual who violates the North Carolina Constitution during the enforcement, whether or not the defendant was acting under color of law at the time. Allows such plaintiffs to seek any of the remedies in GS 99D-1(b), including punitive damages and attorneys' fees. Provides that the listed immunities do not apply to a defendant in such a civil action to the extent permissible under the United States Constitution.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-30 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-05-04 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-05-04 | Latest Action | Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House |