# North Carolina HB 1150: AN ACT TO PROTECT THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF NORTH CAROLINIANS BY PROVIDING THE RIGHT TO CIVIL RELIEF FOR VIOLATIONS OF FEDERAL CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT THIS PROTECTION.

North Carolina HB 1150, AN ACT TO PROTECT THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF NORTH CAROLINIANS BY PROVIDING THE RIGHT TO CIVIL RELIEF FOR VIOLATIONS OF FEDERAL CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT THIS PROTECTION., is a 2025-2026 Session House bill sponsored by Vernetta Alston (Democratic), Beth Helfrich (Democratic), Brandon Lofton (Democratic) and 1 others; status in committee, last action 2026-05-04 (Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: North Carolina HB 1150
- State: North Carolina
- Session: 2025-2026 Session
- Title: AN ACT TO PROTECT THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF NORTH CAROLINIANS BY PROVIDING THE RIGHT TO CIVIL RELIEF FOR VIOLATIONS OF FEDERAL CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT THIS PROTECTION.
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-04-30
- Last action: 2026-05-04, Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Sponsors: Vernetta Alston (Democratic), Beth Helfrich (Democratic), Brandon Lofton (Democratic), Phil Rubin (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 15
- Subjects: APPROPRIATIONS, BUDGETING, CIVIL PROCEDURE, CONSTITUTION, US, COURTS, JUDGMENTS & SETTLEMENTS, 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: Vernetta Alston (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Beth Helfrich (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Brandon Lofton (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Phil Rubin (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Eric Ager (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Mary Belk (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Deb Butler (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Becky Carney (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Maria Cervania (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Tracy Clark (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Amanda P. Cook (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Allison A. Dahle (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Julia Greenfield (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Pricey Harrison (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Kanika Brown (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Marcia Morey (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Lindsey Prather (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Renée A. Price (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: James Roberson (Democratic), House

## Bill text

- Filed: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1150v0.pdf)
- Latest Edition: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1150v1.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/H1150v0.pdf)
- [Latest Edition (PDF)](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1150v1.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-HB1150-2025 (as of 2026-11-01).