# North Carolina SB 1037: AN ACT TO ENACT THE DATA INFRASTRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE, INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND LEADERSHIP FOR NORTH CAROLINA ACT (THE DIGITAL NC ACT) BY ESTABLISHING THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA DIGITAL SOVEREIGNTY AUTHORITY AND DIRECTING THE BOARD TO DEVELOP AND PRESENT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE MODERNIZATION, CONSOLIDATION, AND CYBER DEFENSE OF THE STATE'S INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ENTERPRISE.

North Carolina SB 1037, AN ACT TO ENACT THE DATA INFRASTRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE, INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND LEADERSHIP FOR NORTH CAROLINA ACT (THE DIGITAL NC ACT) BY ESTABLISHING THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA DIGITAL SOVEREIGNTY AUTHORITY AND DIRECTING THE BOARD TO DEVELOP AND PRESENT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE MODERNIZATION, CONSOLIDATION, AND CYBER DEFENSE OF THE STATE'S INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ENTERPRISE., is a 2025-2026 Session Senate bill sponsored by Ralph Hise (Republican), Michael V. Lee (Republican), Brad Overcash (Republican); status in committee, last action 2026-05-04 (Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: North Carolina SB 1037
- State: North Carolina
- Session: 2025-2026 Session
- Title: AN ACT TO ENACT THE DATA INFRASTRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE, INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND LEADERSHIP FOR NORTH CAROLINA ACT (THE DIGITAL NC ACT) BY ESTABLISHING THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA DIGITAL SOVEREIGNTY AUTHORITY AND DIRECTING THE BOARD TO DEVELOP AND PRESENT TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE MODERNIZATION, CONSOLIDATION, AND CYBER DEFENSE OF THE STATE'S INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ENTERPRISE.
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-04-30
- Last action: 2026-05-04, Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
- Sponsors: Ralph Hise (Republican), Michael V. Lee (Republican), Brad Overcash (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: APPOINTMENTS, APPROPRIATIONS, AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, BUDGETING, COUNCIL OF STATE, DATA & RECORDS SYSTEMS, GENERAL ASSEMBLY, GOVERNOR, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INTERNET, MEMBERSHIP, PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, PUBLIC, PUBLIC OFFICIALS, REPORTS, SPEAKER, RECORDS, ELECTRONIC GOVERNMENT, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 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: Ralph Hise (Republican), Senate
- Sponsor: Michael V. Lee (Republican), Senate
- Sponsor: Brad Overcash (Republican), Senate

## Actions (3)

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

## Bill text

- Filed: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/Senate/PDF/S1037v0.pdf)
- Latest Edition: [PDF](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/Senate/PDF/S1037v1.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)
- SB 445: Regulatory Reform Act of 2026. (signed)
- HB 268: 2026 Budget Technical Corrections - II. (signed)
- SB 403: AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPEDIENT IMPLEMENTATION OF MEDICAID WORK REQUIREMENTS. (passed house)

## Sources
- [Filed (PDF)](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/Senate/PDF/S1037v0.pdf)
- [Latest Edition (PDF)](https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/Senate/PDF/S1037v1.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)
- [SB 445: Regulatory Reform Act of 2026.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-SB445-2025)
- [HB 268: 2026 Budget Technical Corrections - II.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-HB268-2025)
- [SB 403: AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPEDIENT IMPLEMENTATION OF MEDICAID WORK REQUIREMENT…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-SB403-2025)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/NC-SB1037-2025 (as of 2026-11-01).