# North Carolina HB 1066: AN ACT TO PERMIT OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO BE AWARDED FOR PREKINDERGARTEN; TO MAKE PERMANENT THE TRI-SHARE CHILD CARE PILOT PROGRAM; TO REENACT THE CHILD CARE TAX CREDIT; TO EXPAND THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION WORKFORCE; TO STREAMLINE ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS; TO UTILIZE PUBLIC FACILITIES FOR CHILD CARE; TO CLARIFY REGULATORY GUIDANCE FOR RELIGIOUS CHILD CARE PROGRAMS; TO STABILIZE CHILD CARE FUNDING AND BENEFITS IN NORTH CAROLINA; AND TO ENHANCE CHILD CARE WORKFORCE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS.

North Carolina HB 1066, AN ACT TO PERMIT OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO BE AWARDED FOR PREKINDERGARTEN; TO MAKE PERMANENT THE TRI-SHARE CHILD CARE PILOT PROGRAM; TO REENACT THE CHILD CARE TAX CREDIT; TO EXPAND THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION WORKFORCE; TO STREAMLINE ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS; TO UTILIZE PUBLIC FACILITIES FOR CHILD CARE; TO CLARIFY REGULATORY GUIDANCE FOR RELIGIOUS CHILD CARE PROGRAMS; TO STABILIZE CHILD CARE FUNDING AND BENEFITS IN NORTH CAROLINA; AND TO ENHANCE CHILD CARE WORKFORCE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS., is a 2025-2026 Session House bill sponsored by Beth Helfrich (Democratic), Brandon Lofton (Democratic), Lindsey Prather (Democratic) and 1 others; status in committee, last action 2026-04-29 (Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House) (as of 2026-11-01).

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- As of: 2026-11-01
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## Facts
- Bill: North Carolina HB 1066
- State: North Carolina
- Session: 2025-2026 Session
- Title: AN ACT TO PERMIT OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO BE AWARDED FOR PREKINDERGARTEN; TO MAKE PERMANENT THE TRI-SHARE CHILD CARE PILOT PROGRAM; TO REENACT THE CHILD CARE TAX CREDIT; TO EXPAND THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION WORKFORCE; TO STREAMLINE ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS; TO UTILIZE PUBLIC FACILITIES FOR CHILD CARE; TO CLARIFY REGULATORY GUIDANCE FOR RELIGIOUS CHILD CARE PROGRAMS; TO STABILIZE CHILD CARE FUNDING AND BENEFITS IN NORTH CAROLINA; AND TO ENHANCE CHILD CARE WORKFORCE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS.
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-04-27
- Last action: 2026-04-29, Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Sponsors: Beth Helfrich (Democratic), Brandon Lofton (Democratic), Lindsey Prather (Democratic), Julie von Haefen (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 42
- Subjects: APPRENTICESHIPS, APPROPRIATIONS, BUDGETING, DAY CARE, DHHS, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, FUNDING, HEALTH SERVICES, INSURANCE, INSURANCE, HEALTH, KINDERGARTEN, MINORS, PERSONNEL, PILOT PROGRAMS, PRIVATE SCHOOLS, PUBLIC, RELIGION & RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS, SALARIES & BENEFITS, SOCIAL SERVICES, STATE EMPLOYEES, TAX CREDITS, TAXATION, TAXES, INDIVIDUAL INCOME, TUITION, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, VOUCHERS
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

No summary available.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Beth Helfrich (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Brandon Lofton (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Lindsey Prather (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Julie von Haefen (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Abe Jones (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Eric Ager (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Vernetta Alston (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Amber M. Baker (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Cynthia Ball (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Mary Belk (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Allen Buansi (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Laura Budd (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Deb Butler (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Becky Carney (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Maria Cervania (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Charles Smith (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Tracy Clark (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Bryan Cohn (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Mike Colvin (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Amanda P. Cook (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Sarah Crawford (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Allison A. Dahle (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Frances Jackson, PhD (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Gloristine Brown (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Garland E. Pierce (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Julia Greenfield (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Pricey Harrison (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Zack Hawkins (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: B. Ray Jeffers (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Monika Johnson-Hostler (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Kanika Brown (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Ya Liu (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Tim Longest (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Jordan Lopez (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Nasif Majeed (Independent), House
- Cosponsor: Marcia Morey (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Dante Pittman (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Renée A. Price (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Amos L. Quick, III (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Rodney D. Pierce (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Robert T. Reives, II (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: James Roberson (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Phil Rubin (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Terry M. Brown Jr. (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Brian Turner (Democratic), House

## Actions (3)

- 2026-04-29: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House)
- 2026-04-29: Passed 1st Reading (House)
- 2026-04-27: Filed (House)

## Bill text

- Filed: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1066v0.pdf)
- Latest Edition: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1066v1.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB 96: AN ACT TO CREATE AN ALTERNATIVE REMEDY FOR THE EXPEDITED REMOVAL OF UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY BY A LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY. (vetoed)
- HB 958: AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO ELECTION ADMINISTRATION LAWS AND CAMPAIGN FINANCE LAWS. (vetoed)
- HB 377: 2026 Court Changes. (vetoed)
- HB 268: 2026 Budget Technical Corrections - II. (signed)
- SB 445: Regulatory Reform Act of 2026. (signed)
- HB 832: Education Omnibus. (passed senate)

## Sources
- [Filed (PDF)](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1066v0.pdf)
- [Latest Edition (PDF)](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1066v1.pdf)

## Related
- [HB 96: AN ACT TO CREATE AN ALTERNATIVE REMEDY FOR THE EXPEDITED REMOVAL OF UNAUTHORIZE…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB96-2025)
- [HB 958: AN ACT TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO ELECTION ADMINISTRATION LAWS AND CAMPAIGN FIN…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB958-2025)
- [HB 377: 2026 Court Changes.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB377-2025)
- [HB 268: 2026 Budget Technical Corrections - II.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB268-2025)
- [SB 445: Regulatory Reform Act of 2026.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-SB445-2025)
- [HB 832: Education Omnibus.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB832-2025)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB1066-2025 (as of 2026-11-01).