North Carolina H1142: Expand Quantum Computing Education.

What the bill says

An act to expand access to quantum computing classes for public school students, to establish the quantum computing grant program at the north carolina collaboratory, and to create an income tax credit for certain businesses.

From the introduced text:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO EXPAND ACCESS TO QUANTUM COMPUTING CLASSES FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS, TO ESTABLISH THE QUANTUM COMPUTING GRANT PROGRAM AT THE NORTH CAROLINA COLLABORATORY, AND TO CREATE AN INCOME TAX CREDIT FOR CERTAIN BUSINESSES. Whereas, quantum computing is a critical emerging technology that will have implications for the security of the United States and the State of North Carolina; and Whereas, military families tend to continue to serve and give back to North Carolina and the United States; and Whereas, North Carolina has one of the largest military populations in the United States; and Whereas, North Carolina is one of the leading states in the nation for innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship; and Whereas, North Carolina's K-12 and higher education system is key to the economic success of North Carolina and the businesses that bring jobs to the State; and Whereas, it is crucial that North Carolina invest in the educational programs necessary to train the post-quantum workforce, support the innovation economy, and defend our national security; Now, therefore, The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts: PART I. EXPAND ACCESS TO GRADE SCHOOL CLASSES THAT PREPARE STUDENTS FOR QUANTUM COMPUTING SECTION 1.(a) There is appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of Public Instruction (Department) the sum of two million six hundred thousand dollars …

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Sponsors

• Hawkins, Zack (D, 31) · primary sponsor
• Smith, Charles (D, 44) · primary sponsor
• Ager, Eric (D, 114)
• Alston, Vernetta (D, 29)
• Belk, Mary (D, 88)
• Brown, Gloristine (D, 8)
• Brown, Kanika (D, 71)
• Brown, Terry M. (D, 92)
• Butler, Deb (D, 18)
• Cervania, Maria (D, 41)
• Cohn, Bryan (D, 32)
• Colvin, Mike (D, 42)

Latest actions

1. May 4, 2026: Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
2. May 4, 2026: Passed 1st Reading
3. April 29, 2026: Filed

Common questions

What is H1142?

H1142 is a bill in the North Carolina Legislature (2025-2026 Session): Expand Quantum Computing Education.

What does H1142 do?

In its own words: An act to expand access to quantum computing classes for public school students, to establish the quantum computing grant program at the north carolina collaboratory, and to create an income tax credit for certain businesses.

What is the status of H1142?

In committee as of May 4, 2026. Latest action: Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (May 4, 2026).

Who sponsored H1142?

Hawkins, Zack (D, 31), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H1142?

On the North Carolina Legislature website: https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H1142