NC H493

Creates a confidential reporting and resolution process for sexual harassment and improper workplace behavior within the North Carolina General Assembly, covering legislators, employees, volunteers, and pages both on-site and at legislature-sponsored events

Requires the Legislative Services Commission and Legislative Ethics Committee to jointly adopt "zero tolerance" policies by December 31, 2025, including mandatory annual ethics training for all legislators, officers, and employees

Establishes a complaint process allowing reports to Human Resources, an independent third party, or designated chamber leaders, with unresolved complaints referred to the independent third party for investigation

Sets disciplinary sanctions ranging from warnings and reprimands to termination for non-legislators, and up to expulsion for legislators, with an appeal process allowing parties 10 days to contest resolutions

Appropriates $250,000 from the General Fund for fiscal years 2025-2027, with $50,000 for training materials and $200,000 for independent contractor services, effective July 1, 2025