H900

Legislators Documents Confidentiality Change

Introduced·4/10/25

North Carolina H900 modifies confidentiality rules for legislators' documents, limiting exceptions to certain subpoenas and requests.

North Carolina H900 modifies the confidentiality of legislators' documents by specifying that legislators remain custodians of their documents even after leaving office. Exceptions to confidentiality are limited to federal grand jury subpoenas, requests from investigative authorities, correspondence regarding state funds to businesses and nonprofits, and correspondence with lobbyists and their principals. This act aims to balance transparency with the protection of certain legislative communications.

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Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Committee
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History

Apr 14, 2025

House

Passed 1st Reading

Apr 14, 2025

House

Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

Apr 10, 2025

House

Filed