# North Carolina HB 1086: AN ACT TO ESTABLISH CAREER-READY LEAD TEACHER ACADEMIES TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE PATHWAYS TO CAREERS IN CHILD CARE; TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE NORTH CAROLINA PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN, INC., TO EXPAND MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND STAFF IN CHILD CARE FACILITY SETTINGS AND ESTABLISH THE NORTH CAROLINA PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN, INC., SPECIAL FUND; TO IMPLEMENT REFORMS REGARDING CHILD CARE CENTER ADMINISTRATORS UNDER THE LAWS PERTAINING TO CHILD CARE; TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF PROVIDING LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS; AND TO UPDATE THE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS FOR SMART START.

North Carolina HB 1086, AN ACT TO ESTABLISH CAREER-READY LEAD TEACHER ACADEMIES TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE PATHWAYS TO CAREERS IN CHILD CARE; TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE NORTH CAROLINA PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN, INC., TO EXPAND MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND STAFF IN CHILD CARE FACILITY SETTINGS AND ESTABLISH THE NORTH CAROLINA PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN, INC., SPECIAL FUND; TO IMPLEMENT REFORMS REGARDING CHILD CARE CENTER ADMINISTRATORS UNDER THE LAWS PERTAINING TO CHILD CARE; TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF PROVIDING LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS; AND TO UPDATE THE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS FOR SMART START., is a 2025-2026 Session House bill sponsored by Dean Arp (Republican), Donny Lambeth (Republican), Erin Paré (Republican) and 1 others; status in committee, last action 2026-05-12 (Re-ref Com On Appropriations) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: North Carolina HB 1086
- State: North Carolina
- Session: 2025-2026 Session
- Title: AN ACT TO ESTABLISH CAREER-READY LEAD TEACHER ACADEMIES TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE PATHWAYS TO CAREERS IN CHILD CARE; TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO THE NORTH CAROLINA PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN, INC., TO EXPAND MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND STAFF IN CHILD CARE FACILITY SETTINGS AND ESTABLISH THE NORTH CAROLINA PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN, INC., SPECIAL FUND; TO IMPLEMENT REFORMS REGARDING CHILD CARE CENTER ADMINISTRATORS UNDER THE LAWS PERTAINING TO CHILD CARE; TO STUDY THE FEASIBILITY OF PROVIDING LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CHILD CARE PROVIDERS; AND TO UPDATE THE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS FOR SMART START.
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-04-28
- Last action: 2026-05-12, Re-ref Com On Appropriations
- Sponsors: Dean Arp (Republican), Donny Lambeth (Republican), Erin Paré (Republican), Heather H. Rhyne (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 28
- Subjects: APPROPRIATIONS, BIDS & BIDDING, BUDGETING, COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES, COMMUNITY COLLEGES, COMMUNITY COLLEGES OFFICE, CONTRACTS, CORPORATIONS, NONPROFIT, DAY CARE, DHHS, EDUCATION, ELEMENTARY EDUCATION, HEALTH SERVICES, HIGHER EDUCATION, INSURANCE, INSURANCE, LIABILITY, KINDERGARTEN, MENTAL HEALTH, MINORS, OCCUPATIONS, PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN, PUBLIC, PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 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: Dean Arp (Republican), House
- Sponsor: Donny Lambeth (Republican), House
- Sponsor: Erin Paré (Republican), House
- Sponsor: Heather H. Rhyne (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Eric Ager (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Brian Biggs (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Hugh Blackwell (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Laura Budd (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Deb Butler (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Allen Chesser (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Tracy Clark (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Mike Colvin (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Carla D. Cunningham (Independent), House
- Cosponsor: Blair Eddins (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Frances Jackson, PhD (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Gloristine Brown (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Pricey Harrison (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Kanika Brown (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Donnie Loftis (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Nasif Majeed (Independent), House
- Cosponsor: Jeffrey C. McNeely (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Charles W. Miller (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Ben T. Moss, Jr. (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Ray Pickett (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Larry W. Potts (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr. (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Timothy Reeder, MD (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Dennis Riddell (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Bill Ward (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Donna McDowell White (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Shelly Willingham (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: David Willis (Republican), House

## Actions (5)

- 2026-05-12: Re-ref Com On Appropriations (House)
- 2026-05-12: Reptd Fav Com Substitute (House)
- 2026-04-30: Ref to the Com on Health, if favorable, 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

- Edition 1: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1086v1.pdf)
- Filed: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1086v0.pdf)
- Latest Edition: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1086v2.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
- [Edition 1 (PDF)](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1086v1.pdf)
- [Filed (PDF)](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1086v0.pdf)
- [Latest Edition (PDF)](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1086v2.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-HB1086-2025 (as of 2026-11-01).