Enacts new GS 14-269.5 making it a Class 1 misdemeanor to possess, or carry (openly or concealed), any dangerous weapon (1) at a location used as a voting place, (2) within 100 feet from the door of entrance to a location used as a voting place, or (3) while in line to vote at a location used as a voting place, while the location is open and being used as a voting place. Excludes law enforcement officers acting in discharge of their official duties. Applies to offenses committed on or after December 1, 2021.
PROHIBIT WEAPONS AT VOTING PLACE.
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AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE POSSESSION OR CARRYING OF A DANGEROUS WEAPON AT OR WITHIN A CERTAIN DISTANCE OF A VOTING PLACE.Intro. by Mayfield, Fitch, Marcus.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action) (Mar 8 2021)
Bill History:
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Thu, 4 Mar 2021 Senate: Filed(link is external)
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Mon, 8 Mar 2021 Senate: Passed 1st Reading(link is external)
S 190
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Bill S 190 (2021-2022)Summary date: Mar 4 2021 - View Summary
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