# North Carolina HB 1164: AN ACT TO MODIFY THE PENALTY ASSOCIATED WITH INSUFFICIENT FUNDS FOR PAYMENT OF TAXES.

North Carolina HB 1164, AN ACT TO MODIFY THE PENALTY ASSOCIATED WITH INSUFFICIENT FUNDS FOR PAYMENT OF TAXES., is a 2025-2026 Session House bill sponsored by Laura Budd (Democratic), Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), James Roberson (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 1164
- State: North Carolina
- Session: 2025-2026 Session
- Title: AN ACT TO MODIFY THE PENALTY ASSOCIATED WITH INSUFFICIENT FUNDS FOR PAYMENT OF TAXES.
- 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: Laura Budd (Democratic), Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), James Roberson (Democratic), Phil Rubin (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 7
- Subjects: APPROPRIATIONS, BUDGETING, DEBTOR & CREDITOR, FINES & PENALTIES, PUBLIC, REVENUE 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: Laura Budd (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: James Roberson (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Phil Rubin (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: Renée A. Price (Democratic), House

## Actions (3)

- 2026-05-04: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House)
- 2026-05-04: Passed 1st Reading (House)
- 2026-04-30: Filed (House)

## Bill text

- Filed: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1164v0.pdf)
- Latest Edition: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1164v1.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/H1164v0.pdf)
- [Latest Edition (PDF)](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1164v1.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-HB1164-2025 (as of 2026-11-01).