NC H799

Prohibits state, municipal, and county government employers from requiring job applicants to express opinions on contemporary political debates or social issues as a condition of employment, and bars employment applications from inquiring about race

Bans government workplaces and employee training programs from promoting concepts such as: one race/sex/religion is inherently superior; individuals are inherently racist or oppressed based on their identity; individuals bear responsibility for historical actions of their demographic group; or that meritocracy is inherently discriminatory

Prohibits state agencies, local governments, and non-state entities from using public funds to support "discriminatory programs" (as defined by the banned concepts), including maintaining dedicated DEI offices or staff positions

Establishes enforcement mechanisms including: classification of violations as employment discrimination, Class 1 misdemeanor penalties for knowing violations, State Auditor compliance audits, and private civil actions with recovery of attorneys' fees

Exempts academic course instruction, scholarly research, student organization activities, guest speakers, data collection, and sex-based distinctions for sports teams, bathrooms, and single-sex housing; effective date July 1, 2025