North Carolina H1177: Consumer Protection AI Bill of Rights.

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

H.R. 1177 GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Apr 30, 2026 SESSION 2025 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE SIMPLE RESOLUTION DRHR30579-MC-341 Sponsors: Representative Hawkins. Referred to: A HOUSE RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING CONGRESS TO PRESERVE NORTH CAROLINA'S AUTHORITY TO REGULATE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN MATTERS RELATED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION AND TO OPPOSE FEDERAL MORATORIA THAT WOULD RESTRICT STATES FROM ENFORCING EXISTING LAWS. Whereas, states have a legitimate interest in and duty to protect their citizens from fraud, price gouging, unfair and deceptive trade practices, and other harmful or abusive commercial practices; and Whereas, artificial intelligence and automated systems are increasingly being used by malicious actors in the commercial space to take unfair advantage of consumers; and Whereas, many states, including North Carolina, have laws providing for consumer protection and such laws should be enforceable and remain within the province of the State to the extent necessary to conform and apply the laws as the circumstances require to address these new systems of abuse; and Whereas, states should proactively continue to monitor the commercial space and take actions against abusive practices in order to protect consumers regardless of the modalities used by malicious actors to prey upon others; and Whereas, North Carolina affirms its authority to enforce consumer protection laws when AI is involved and rejects limitations imposed by federal action where that action …

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Sponsors

• Hawkins, Zack (D, 31) · primary sponsor
• Rubin, Phil (D, 40) · primary sponsor
• Lopez, Jordan (D, 112) · primary sponsor
• Johnson, Todd (R, 35) · primary sponsor
• Ager, Eric (D, 114)
• Belk, Mary (D, 88)
• Brown, Gloristine (D, 8)
• Cervania, Maria (D, 41)
• Clark, Tracy (D, 57)
• Cohn, Bryan (D, 32)
• Colvin, Mike (D, 42)
• Dahle, Allison A. (D, 11)

Latest actions

1. May 4, 2026: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
2. May 4, 2026: Passed 1st Reading
3. April 30, 2026: Filed

Common questions

What is H1177?

H1177 is a bill in the North Carolina Legislature (2025-2026 Session): Consumer Protection AI Bill of Rights.

What is the status of H1177?

In committee as of May 4, 2026. Latest action: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (May 4, 2026).

Who sponsored H1177?

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

Where is the official record for H1177?

On the North Carolina Legislature website: https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H1177