North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee 4 D cosponsors

SB 888 — Immigration Data Privacy.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 22% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 D).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

10 added · 11 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Senate Bill 888 has made some changes to the legal language regarding how immigration-related data can be shared by law enforcement agencies. Specifically, the bill now ensures that there are clear stipulations about the type of legal authority that must be presented when requesting this data. These changes are important as they aim to clarify the rules around access to sensitive immigration information, potentially protecting the privacy of individuals involved.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Apr 28, 2026 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 888 Short Title:
888 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS35377-NJa-71 Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT PROHIBITING THE DISSEMINATION OF IMMIGRATION DATA FOR IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT UNLESS CERTAIN CONDITIONS ARE SATISFIED.
Rules and Operations of the Senate April 29, 2026 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT PROHIBITING THE DISSEMINATION OF IMMIGRATION DATA FOR IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT UNLESS CERTAIN CONDITIONS ARE SATISFIED.
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no department, agency, or institution of this State shall disseminate to any federal, state, or local government entity, law enforcement officer, or law enforcement agency any immigration-related data for any purposes related to civil immigration enforcement unless one of the following is satisfied:
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no department, agency, or institution of this State shall disseminate to any federal, state, or local government entity, law enforcement officer, or law enforcement agency any immigration-related data for anypurposes related to civil immigration enforcement unless one of the following is satisfied:
(4) Thetypeoflegal authority presentedbythe requestingagencyordepartment." PART II.
(4) Thetypeof legal authoritypresentedbythe requestingagencyordepartment." PART II.
APPROPRIATION *DRS35377-NJa-71* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 SECTION 2.1.
APPROPRIATION *S888-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 SECTION 2.1.
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How this bill changes current law

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This bill establishes new regulations for the dissemination of immigration data by state agencies in North Carolina, introducing specific conditions under which such data can be shared.

  • Chapter 64

    Article 4. "Immigration Data Privacy. § 64-70. Release of immigration data. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no department, agency, or institution of this State shall disseminate to any federal, state, or local government entity, law enforcement officer, or law enforcement agency any immigration-related data for any purposes related to civil immigration enforcement unless one of the following is satisfied: (1) The subject of the information provides consent. (2) The requesting agency presents a lawful judicial order, judicial subpoena, or judicial warrant. (b) When responding to a lawful judicial order, judicial subpoena, or judicial warrant, the department providing the information shall disclose only those records or information specifically requested. (c) Within three business days of receiving a request for information, the department providing the information shall send a notification to the individual about whom such information was requested that such a request was made and the identity of the entity that made such request. § 64-71. Reporting requirements. Any department, agency, or institution of this State that receives a request for immigration data shall document and retain information regarding the request. Information related to the requests shall be reported to the Office of the Attorney General on an annual basis. The report shall include all of the following information: (1) The total number of immigration data requests. (2) The name of the requesting agency or department. (3) The resolution of the request. (4) The type of legal authority presented by the requesting agency or department.

    This addition creates new legal requirements for how state agencies handle immigration data, focusing on privacy and consent.

  • SECTION 2.1. Appropriation. – There is appropriated from the General Fund to the Office of State Budget and Management the sum of one million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000) in recurring funds beginning in the 2026-2027 fiscal year to be allocated to State departments and agencies for implementation of this act.

    This provision allocates funds to support the implementation of the new immigration data privacy regulations.

  • SECTION 2.2. Allowable Uses of Funds. – The funds appropriated in Section 2.1 of this act may be used for any of the following: (1) Information technology updates to restrict, track, and audit access to identifying information. (2) Development of data governance and privacy compliance systems, including logging and reporting mechanisms. (3) Training of State agency personnel on requirements enacted by this act. (4) Staffing and administrative costs associated with compliance, oversight, and reporting requirements. (5) Preparation and publication of annual reports required under this act.

    This section specifies how the appropriated funds can be utilized by state agencies.

  • SECTION 2.3. Reporting. – State agencies receiving funds under Section 2.1 of this act shall report to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on General Government no later than April 1, 2027, on the use of funds and implementation progress.

    This reporting requirement ensures accountability and oversight on the use of the allocated funds.

Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  3. Withdrawn From Com

  4. Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget

  5. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 175 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (175)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 888?
SB 888 is sponsored by Joyce Waddell (Democratic), Sophia Chitlik (Democratic), Caleb Theodros (Democratic), and Natalie S. Murdock (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 888?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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