H1161

Omnibus Artificial Intelligence Protections

Introduced·4/30/26

North Carolina H1161 establishes protections for the use of artificial intelligence in elections, education, employment, courts, and insurance.

North Carolina H1161, also known as the "North Carolina Fair AI Hiring Act (NC-FAHA)," aims to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in various sectors. In elections, it prohibits the use of AI in political advertisements. In education, it mandates middle school instruction on critical thinking, civics, and technology awareness, including AI. It also allows public school units to restrict student use of AI. In employment, it requires AI tools used in hiring to undergo bias audits, mandates advance notice to applicants, and allows for civil actions against violators.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations Committee
Next
Committee decision

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History

May 4

House

Passed 1st Reading

May 4

House

Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

Apr 30

House

Filed