# North Carolina HB 1189: AN ACT TO: ESTABLISH A TWO-YEAR MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS REQUIRED FOR SITING OF DATACENTERS; DIRECT THE COLLABORATORY TO STUDY VARIOUS IMPACTS OF DATACENTERS; REQUIRE DATACENTERS TO ANNUALLY SUBMIT DETAILED DOCUMENTATION AND APPLY FOR AN EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE FROM SALES AND USE TAXES; AND REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON THE REVENUE IMPACTS TO THE STATE FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR DATACENTERS.

North Carolina HB 1189, AN ACT TO: ESTABLISH A TWO-YEAR MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS REQUIRED FOR SITING OF DATACENTERS; DIRECT THE COLLABORATORY TO STUDY VARIOUS IMPACTS OF DATACENTERS; REQUIRE DATACENTERS TO ANNUALLY SUBMIT DETAILED DOCUMENTATION AND APPLY FOR AN EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE FROM SALES AND USE TAXES; AND REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON THE REVENUE IMPACTS TO THE STATE FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR DATACENTERS., is a 2025-2026 Session House bill sponsored by Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Donnie Loftis (Republican), Bill Ward (Republican); status in committee, last action 2026-05-05 (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 1189
- State: North Carolina
- Session: 2025-2026 Session
- Title: AN ACT TO: ESTABLISH A TWO-YEAR MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS REQUIRED FOR SITING OF DATACENTERS; DIRECT THE COLLABORATORY TO STUDY VARIOUS IMPACTS OF DATACENTERS; REQUIRE DATACENTERS TO ANNUALLY SUBMIT DETAILED DOCUMENTATION AND APPLY FOR AN EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE FROM SALES AND USE TAXES; AND REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE TO REPORT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON THE REVENUE IMPACTS TO THE STATE FROM THE SALES AND USE TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR DATACENTERS.
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-04-30
- Last action: 2026-05-05, Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- Sponsors: Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Donnie Loftis (Republican), Bill Ward (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 12
- Subjects: COMMERCE, COMMERCE 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: Pricey Harrison (Democratic), House
- Sponsor: Donnie Loftis (Republican), House
- Sponsor: Bill Ward (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Eric Ager (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Mary Belk (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Deb Butler (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Maria Cervania (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Julia Greenfield (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Jordan Lopez (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Marcia Morey (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Joseph Pike (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Lindsey Prather (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Amos L. Quick, III (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: James Roberson (Democratic), House
- Cosponsor: Brian Turner (Democratic), House

## Actions (3)

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

## Bill text

- Filed: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1189v0.pdf)
- Latest Edition: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1189v1.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/H1189v0.pdf)
- [Latest Edition (PDF)](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H1189v1.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-HB1189-2025 (as of 2026-11-01).