SB 989

Enacts Article 11, the Human Trafficking Records Commission (Commission) as part of GS Chapter 114 to review and release records related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein that are held by State authorities (Epstein records). Provides for redaction of victims’ personally identifiable information. Specifies that, to the extent a member or officer of the NCGA is identified in those records, the common law of legislative privilege and the common law of legislative immunity do not apply in matters related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein. Makes conforming changes to GS 120-137 (legislative privilege). Designates the Epstein records released by the Commission as public records in GS 132-1.4. Authorizes the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), upon request by the Attorney General, to assist the Commission with its investigation in GS 143B-1208.5. Makes conforming change to statute’s title.