Sen. Chaudhuri files bill in North Carolina Senate to modernize government technology

A new bill filed by Sen. Chaudhuri seeks to enhance the efficiency, security, and accessibility of public services in North Carolina through technological advancements, according to the North Carolina State Senate.

The bill, filed as SB 667 on March 25 during the 2025 regular session, was formally listed with the short title: ‘Government Modernization.’

The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.

In essence, this bill, titled the Government Modernization Act of 2025, aims to enhance the efficiency, security, and accessibility of public services in North Carolina through technological advancements. It mandates the Department of Information Technology (DIT) to update IT infrastructure, enabling cloud-based solutions and centralized digital records management. The bill emphasizes stronger cybersecurity measures, including multi-factor authentication and employee training, overseen by a new State Cybersecurity Task Force. It also promotes blockchain integration for transaction transparency and fraud reduction. Public service digitization efforts will expand online services and include the creation of an Office of Digital Transformation. The act requires comprehensive IT assessments, annual reporting on progress, and establishes a Joint Legislative Oversight Committee. Funding priorities include infrastructure upgrades and cybersecurity, with the act effective from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2030.

Of the three sponsors of this bill, DeAndrea Salvador proposed the most bills (33) during the 2025 regular session.

Bills in North Carolina follow a multi-step process before becoming law. A lawmaker starts by filing a bill, which is assigned to a committee for review. The bill must be read three times in each chamber. If one chamber changes the bill after the other passes it, both must agree on the final version. Once both chambers approve the same bill, it goes to the governor, who has 10 days (or 30 if the legislature is not in session) to sign, veto, or let it become law without a signature.

You can read more about the bills and other measures here.

Chaudhuri graduated from Davidson College in 1991 with a BA and again in 1999 from North Carolina Central University with a JD.

Chaudhuri, a Democrat, was elected to the North Carolina State Senate in 2019 to represent the state’s 15th Senate district, replacing previous state senator Terry Van Duyn.