North Carolina H1150 establishes a civil cause of action for violations of federal constitutional rights and appropriates funds for public education.

North Carolina H1150, the NC Constitutional Rights Act, provides a civil cause of action for individuals deprived of their federal constitutional rights by those acting under color of law. It allows for compensatory damages, declaratory or injunctive relief, and reasonable attorney's fees. The act also allocates $150,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Justice to educate the public about these rights. The act becomes effective October 1, 2026, and applies to causes of action occurring on or after that date.

North Carolina H1150 establishes a civil cause of action for violations of federal constitutional rights and appropriates funds for public education.

North Carolina H1150, the NC Constitutional Rights Act, provides a civil cause of action for individuals deprived of their federal constitutional rights by those acting under color of law. It allows for compensatory damages, declaratory or injunctive relief, and reasonable attorney's fees. The act also allocates $150,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Justice to educate the public about these rights. The act becomes effective October 1, 2026, and applies to causes of action occurring on or after that date.