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. Specifies that this prohibition applies only 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, 2023.
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 Marcus, Mayfield, Grafstein.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action) (Mar 30 2023)
Bill History:
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Wed, 29 Mar 2023 Senate: Filed
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Thu, 30 Mar 2023 Senate: Passed 1st Reading
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Thu, 30 Mar 2023 Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
S 403
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Bill S 403 (2023-2024)Summary date: Mar 29 2023 - View Summary
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