# North Carolina HB 1085: AN ACT TO ADD AN ENFORCEMENT MECHANISM AVAILABLE TO THE CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR REPEAT VIOLATIONS COMMITTED BY A CABLE SERVICE PROVIDER OF THE FEDERAL CUSTOMER SERVICE REQUIREMENTS OR THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE CABLE SERVICE PROVIDER'S AGREEMENT WITH CUSTOMERS.

North Carolina HB 1085, AN ACT TO ADD AN ENFORCEMENT MECHANISM AVAILABLE TO THE CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR REPEAT VIOLATIONS COMMITTED BY A CABLE SERVICE PROVIDER OF THE FEDERAL CUSTOMER SERVICE REQUIREMENTS OR THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE CABLE SERVICE PROVIDER'S AGREEMENT WITH CUSTOMERS., is a 2025-2026 Session House bill sponsored by Allen Buansi (Democratic), Tim Longest (Democratic), Bill Ward (Republican); status in committee, last action 2026-04-30 (Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: North Carolina HB 1085
- State: North Carolina
- Session: 2025-2026 Session
- Title: AN ACT TO ADD AN ENFORCEMENT MECHANISM AVAILABLE TO THE CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR REPEAT VIOLATIONS COMMITTED BY A CABLE SERVICE PROVIDER OF THE FEDERAL CUSTOMER SERVICE REQUIREMENTS OR THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE CABLE SERVICE PROVIDER'S AGREEMENT WITH CUSTOMERS.
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-04-28
- Last action: 2026-04-30, Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Sponsors: Allen Buansi (Democratic), Tim Longest (Democratic), Bill Ward (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 12
- Subjects: APPROPRIATIONS, ATTORNEY GENERAL, BUDGETING, COMMERCE, CONSUMER PROTECTION, COUNCIL OF STATE, JUSTICE DEPT
- 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: Allen Buansi (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Tim Longest (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Bill Ward (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Eric Ager (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Deb Butler (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Amanda P. Cook (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Frances Jackson, PhD (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Gloristine Brown (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Garland E. Pierce (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Pricey Harrison (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Kanika Brown (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Lindsey Prather (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: James Roberson (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Phil Rubin (Democratic), House

## Actions (3)

- 2026-04-30: Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House)
- 2026-04-30: Passed 1st Reading (House)
- 2026-04-28: Filed (House)

## Bill text

- Filed: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1085v0.pdf)
- Latest Edition: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1085v1.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/H1085v0.pdf)
- [Latest Edition (PDF)](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1085v1.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-HB1085-2025 (as of 2026-11-01).