Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- No material effect identified.
Risks
- No material effect identified.
StateNorth CarolinaIntroduced
HB 1246: Safeguarding Elections Act.
Allen Buansi
HB 1246 status: Introduced — Passed 1st Reading (updated Aug 4, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:High Impact 75/100
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Constitutionality50%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
The bill targets state-wide election administration and record-keeping procedures, impacting fundamental democratic infrastructure and public access.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Potential for improved election security.
- Strengthened oversight of voting processes.
Risks
- Potential risks to voter privacy and confidentiality.
- Uncertain impacts of law enforcement involvement in election processes.
Technology Industry
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Civic Accountability
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Public Health & Safety
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Lack of detail makes it impossible to assess potential civil rights or due process impacts.
Analysis scope
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Where it stands
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