North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee 7 D cosponsors

SB 988 — Protecting Workers in the Age of AI Act.

Last action — Withdrawn From Com

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    2 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (7 D).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

8 added · 9 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Bill SB 988, a specific line detailing the appropriation of funds to the Department of Commerce was added for clarity. This change emphasizes the intended use of the funds within the department, ensuring transparency in financial allocations. It matters because it clarifies the purpose behind the funding, which can help stakeholders understand how the money will be used and hold the department accountable.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Apr 30, 2026 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 S 1 SENATE BILL 988 Short Title:
988 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS15428-LRa-178A Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROTECT WORKERS IN THE AGE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION.
Rules and Operations of the Senate May 4, 2026 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROTECT WORKERS IN THE AGE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION.
These funds are hereby appropriated to the Department of Commerce for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to establish the AI Workforce Transition Fund created in this act and to provide grants to community colleges and workforce training providers.
These funds are herebyappropriated to the Department of Commerce for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to establish the AI Workforce Transition Fund created in this act and to provide grants to community colleges and workforce training providers.
*DRS15428-LRa-178A*
*S988-v-1*
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Action History

  1. Withdrawn From Com

  2. Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget

  3. Passed 1st Reading

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

  5. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 172 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (172)

172 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

labor technology
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 988?
SB 988 is sponsored by Joyce Waddell (Democratic), DeAndrea Salvador (Democratic), Natalie S. Murdock (Democratic), Caleb Theodros (Democratic), Michael Garrett (Democratic), Sydney Batch (Democratic), and Kandie D. Smith (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 988?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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