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North CarolinaSB 4162025-2026 SessionSenateWALLET
AN ACT TO ENACT THE PERSONAL PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT.
Sponsored By: Warren Daniel (Republican), Ralph Hise (Republican), Timothy D. Moffitt (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Right to sue for privacy breaches
If an agency breaks this privacy law, you can sue. The court can order it to stop and award damages of at least $2,500 for each violation. If the violation is intentional, damages can be up to three times that amount. Courts may also award attorney and witness fees. Knowingly breaking the law is a Class 2 misdemeanor. These remedies apply to violations on or after December 1, 2025.
Stronger privacy for nonprofit supporters
Starting December 1, 2025, state and local agencies cannot force people or nonprofits to hand over lists of donors, members, supporters, or volunteers. They cannot publish or share those lists. Agencies also cannot require contractors or grantees to list nonprofits they support. These lists are not public records, so public-record requests cannot access them. Limited exceptions in the law still apply.
When nonprofit supporter data can be shared
The law lists narrow times when agencies can collect or disclose this information. Examples include a court warrant, certain election reports, discovery in a lawsuit with a protective order, filings with the Secretary of State, and Attorney General audits. Courts cannot make it public unless they find good cause. These exceptions apply starting December 1, 2025.
Who is covered and when
The law defines who is covered. A nonprofit includes 501(c) groups and similar State‑recognized nonprofits. “Personal information” means lists that identify donors, members, supporters, or volunteers; it excludes board members, officers, directors, and staff from the terms “supporter” and “volunteer.” “Public agency” includes State and local governments and courts. All rules take effect December 1, 2025.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Warren Daniel
Republican • Senate
Ralph Hise
Republican • Senate
Timothy D. Moffitt
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
W. Ted Alexander
Republican • Senate
Paul Newton
Republican • Senate
Jim Burgin
Republican • Senate
Tom McInnis
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 7/29/2025
SB 416: Personal Privacy Protection Act.
Yes: 71 • No: 49
House vote • 7/29/2025
SB 416: Personal Privacy Protection Act.
Yes: 74 • No: 46
Senate vote • 7/29/2025
SB 416: Personal Privacy Protection Act.
Yes: 30 • No: 19 • Other: 1
Senate vote • 6/26/2025
SB 416: Personal Privacy Protection Act.
Yes: 0 • No: 41 • Other: 8
House vote • 6/26/2025
SB 416: Personal Privacy Protection Act.
Yes: 63 • No: 46 • Other: 10
Senate vote • 6/26/2025
SB 416: Personal Privacy Protection Act.
Yes: 24 • No: 15 • Other: 10
House vote • 6/25/2025
SB 416: Personal Privacy Protection Act.
Yes: 64 • No: 45 • Other: 9
House vote • 6/25/2025
SB 416: Personal Privacy Protection Act.
Yes: 63 • No: 44 • Other: 9
Senate vote • 5/7/2025
SB 416: Personal Privacy Protection Act.
Yes: 34 • No: 13 • Other: 3
Senate vote • 5/7/2025
SB 416: Personal Privacy Protection Act.
Yes: 32 • No: 15 • Other: 3
Actions Timeline
Ch. SL 2025-79
7/29/2025SenateVeto Overridden
7/29/2025HouseAdded to Calendar
7/29/2025HouseVeto Received from Senate
7/29/2025HouseVeto Overridden
7/29/2025SenatePlaced On Cal For 07/29/2025
7/28/2025SenateWithdrawn From Com
7/28/2025SenateRef To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
7/10/2025SenateVetoed 07/09/2025
7/9/2025SenatePres. To Gov. 6/30/2025
6/30/2025SenateRatified
6/30/2025SenateOrdered Enrolled
6/26/2025SenateConf Report Adopted
6/26/2025HouseAdded to Calendar
6/26/2025HouseWithdrawn From Com
6/26/2025HouseRef To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
6/26/2025HouseConf Com Reported
6/26/2025HouseConf Report Adopted
6/26/2025SenatePlaced on Today's Calendar
6/26/2025SenateConf Com Reported
6/26/2025SenateConf Com Appointed
6/26/2025HouseConf Com Appointed
6/26/2025SenateFailed Concur In H Com Sub
6/26/2025SenatePlaced on Today's Calendar
6/26/2025SenateWithdrawn From Com
6/26/2025Senate
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