On Jul. 29, 2025, NC LEG reported governor's veto was overridden.
On Jun. 26, NC LEG passed bill on protection of personal information.
NC LEG passed bill SB 416 entitled the Personal privacy protection act.
Adds new article to Nonprofit Corporation Act, NC LEG 55A-18 (personal privacy).
Bill Provisions
Prohibits public agencies from collecting, disclosing personal information about members, volunteers, financial and nonfinancial donors to 501(c) nonprofits.
Public agencies prohibited from requiring nonprofits to provide personal information.
Person alleging violation can bring civil action for injunction, damages, or both.
Also can recover $2.5k/violation, $7.5k/intentional violation, plus attorney fees, costs.
A person who knowingly violates this article is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.
Legislative History
On Mar. 25, 2025, bill introduced in Senate; on May 7, 2025, bill passed in Senate.
On May 8, 2025, bill introduced in House; on Jun. 25, 2025, amended bill passed.
On Jun. 26, 2025, Senate considered House amendment, result was to concur.
Effectiveness
Upon approval, SB 416 becomes effective on Dec. 1, 2025.
Jul. 2025 NC LEG Governor Veto
On Jul. 9, 2025, NC LEG reported that governor vetoed SB 416 via his veto message.
Jul. 29, 2025 NC LEG Veto Overridden
On Jul. 29, 2025, NC LEG reported governor's veto was overridden.
Regulators
NC LEG
Entity Types
Corp
Reference
Act, 7/29/2025; Lt, Bill, 7/9/2025; Bill SB416, 6/26/2025; Citation: NC LEG 55A;
