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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE PUNISHMENT FOR COMMITTING AN ASSAULT WITH A FIREARM AGAINST CERTAIN EMERGENCY, MEDICAL, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL.
AI Summary
This bill increases the punishment for assaults with a firearm committed against a broader range of first responders and emergency personnel. Specifically, the legislation expands the existing law to include not only law enforcement, probation, and parole officers, but also members of the North Carolina National Guard, detention facility employees, emergency medical technicians, emergency health care providers, medical responders, firefighters, and telecommunicators employed by law enforcement agencies. The key change is elevating the offense from a Class D felony to a more serious Class B1 felony when the assault occurs while the victim is performing their official duties. The bill also clarifies that for other firearm assault cases not covered under this specific provision, the offense remains a Class D felony. The new law is set to take effect on December 1, 2025, and will apply to offenses committed on or after that date, providing enhanced legal protection for a comprehensive list of first responders and emergency service professionals.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (48)
Dudley Greene (R)*,
Charlie Miller (R)*,
Reece Pyrtle (R)*,
Carson Smith (R)*,
Jonathan Almond (R),
Dean Arp (R),
Brian Biggs (R),
Jerry Branson (R),
Celeste Cairns (R),
Grant Campbell (R),
Jennifer Capps Balkcom (R),
Richard Carver (R),
Allen Chesser (R),
Bryan Cohn (D),
Patricia Cotham (R),
Carla Cunningham (D),
Brian Echevarria (R),
Wyatt Gable (R),
Ed Goodwin (R),
Kelly Hastings (R),
Frank Iler (R),
Frances Jackson (D),
Neal Jackson (R),
Ray Jeffers (D),
Brenden Jones (R),
Keith Kidwell (R),
Donnie Loftis (R),
Carolyn Logan (D),
Jeff McNeely (R),
Ben Moss (R),
Howard Penny (R),
Ray Pickett (R),
Garland Pierce (D),
Rodney Pierce (D),
Joe Pike (R),
Larry Potts (R),
Tim Reeder (R),
Heather Rhyne (R),
Dennis Riddell (R),
Paul Scott (R),
Mitchell Setzer (R),
Larry Strickland (R),
Bill Ward (R),
Harry Warren (R),
Donna White (R),
Shelly Willingham (D),
David Willis (R),
Matthew Winslow (R),
Last Action
Judiciary 2 Hearing (13:00:00 2/25/2025 421 LOB) (on 02/25/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H61 |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H61v1.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/House/PDF/H61v0.pdf |
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