North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

SB 965 — DIT Consultation.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    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 16% · 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.

  • 1 sponsor

    0 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

10 added · 11 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the latest version of Senate Bill 965, the wording around exemptions was clarified. Specifically, the text about the State Highway Patrol now has consistent spacing and phrasing to ensure clarity and proper formatting. This change matters because clearer language can help prevent misunderstandings about the bill’s provisions, making it easier for everyone to understand who is exempt and who is not.

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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 965 Short Title:
965 SESSION 2025 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS45519-MQa-126 Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TO PROVIDE ADVISORY AND CONSULTATION RESOURCES TO EXEMPT AGENCIES.
Rules and Operations of the Senate May 4, 2026 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TO PROVIDE ADVISORY AND CONSULTATION RESOURCES TO EXEMPT AGENCIES.
– Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, this Article does not apply to the following entities:
– Except as otherwise specifically provided bylaw, this Article does not apply to the following entities:
(7) For the State Highway Patrol, by theCommander of the State Highway Patrol.
(7) For the State HighwayPatrol, bythe Commander of the State HighwayPatrol.
If granted by the State Chief Information *DRS45519-MQa-126* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 Officer, any deviation shall be consistent with available appropriations and shall be subject to any terms and conditions specified by the State CIO.
If granted by the State Chief Information *S965-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 Officer, any deviation shall be consistent with available appropriations and shall be subject to any terms and conditions specified by the State CIO.
Page 2 DRS45519-MQa-126
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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

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 178 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (178)

178 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 965?
SB 965 is sponsored by Jim Burgin (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 965?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 30, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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