NC H891

Requires the State of North Carolina and local political subdivisions to file civil actions in state court rather than federal court when state courts have concurrent jurisdiction, reserving federal court only for matters of exclusive federal jurisdiction

Prohibits the State or local political subdivisions from seeking removal or consenting to removal of cases from state court to federal court when they are defendants

Exempts certain lawsuits from these forum requirements, including cases involving judges, district attorneys, law enforcement, local governments, incarcerated persons, Medicaid, and employment discrimination claims

Prohibits the Attorney General from participating as a party, amicus, or other participant in any court action in any jurisdiction that would advance arguments resulting in invalidation of statutes enacted by the General Assembly

Requires the Attorney General to obtain General Assembly approval before entering class action lawsuits during regular session, or joint approval from the Speaker of the House and President Pro Tempore of the Senate when not in regular session