NC S530

Exempts written communications (including emails and digital communications) made by government employees to regulatory bodies about improper government activities from public records disclosure under G.S. 132-1.

Defines "regulatory body" as federal agencies or public boards, councils, commissions, or other governmental bodies of the State, counties, municipalities, or other political subdivisions.

Provides immunity from civil liability for government employees who report improper government activities in good faith to regulatory bodies under Article 14 of Chapter 126, G.S. 147-64.6B, or G.S. 120-36.12(10).

Specifies that immunity does not apply if the report was made in bad faith.

Becomes effective upon enactment and applies to civil actions commenced after the effective date.