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NC S747: AI Learning Agenda

In Committee North Carolina · 2025–2026 session

Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

S747 · where it stands

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  1. Introduced In committee
  2. Passed first chamber
  3. Passed both chambers
  4. Enacted
  5. Effective
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In one paragraph

North Carolina's SB 747 would create an Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy in the Department of Commerce and an AI Learning Laboratory Program, in which approved participants test AI products under adjusted regulatory requirements for up to 12 months. Filed March 25, 2025 and referred to the Senate Rules and Operations Committee March 26, 2025; it has not passed either chamber.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

None yet: the bill has not been enacted. AI developers could apply to join the Learning Laboratory, and participants would have to report consumer harm or privacy breaches; other businesses have no new duties.

Key provisions

  1. G.S. 114-76: creates the Office of AI Policy in the Department of Commerce, led by a Director appointed by the Secretary, to identify regulatory barriers, inventory state AI regulation and run the Learning Laboratory.
  2. G.S. 114-76: starting July 1, 2026, the Office must report annually to the General Assembly.
  3. G.S. 114-77: state agencies may compile inventories of their AI technologies by October 1, 2026, and the Office must analyze existing AI regulation by January 1, 2027.
  4. G.S. 114-78 and 114-79: the Office selects participants, who sign participation agreements and must immediately report incidents of consumer harm or privacy breaches; participants remain subject to all laws not expressly waived.
  5. G.S. 114-80: the initial agreement lasts up to 12 months, with one 12-month extension.
  6. Would take effect when it becomes law; no appropriation. Referred to the Senate Committee on Rules and Operations on March 26, 2025.

Latest legislative action

Mar 26, 2025. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

Topics and industries

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Affected industries

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