Plain English Summary
This bill creates a new North Carolina law allowing people to sue individuals (non-government entities) in state court for violations of federal constitutional rights and seek damages, attorney fees, and other relief. It also appropriates $150,000 to educate the public about these new rights.
Arguments in Favor
Supporters argue this bill fills a gap in federal law by providing a state-level remedy for constitutional violations by private individuals or non-state actors where federal law may not provide adequate protection. They contend this strengthens constitutional protections for North Carolinians and aligns with the state's historical practice of protecting fundamental rights through civil remedies.
Arguments Against
Opponents may argue this creates new litigation and liability risks for private individuals and businesses, potentially increasing insurance costs and frivolous lawsuits. They could also contend that federal law already provides adequate remedies through existing mechanisms like Section 1983 suits, and that this duplicates protections without clear evidence of a gap in current legal remedies.
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Sponsors
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 40
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Representative · District 29
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 98
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 104
Cosponsors (15)
Representative · District 39
Representative · District 115
Representative · District 102
Representative · District 71
Representative · District 41
Representative · District 50
Representative · District 30
Representative · District 61
Representative · District 114
Representative · District 100
Representative · District 18
Representative · District 88
Representative · District 57
Representative · District 60
Representative · District 11