PROHIBIT WEAPONS AT VOTING PLACE.

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View NCGA Bill Details(link is external)2025-2026 Session
Senate Bill 398 (Public) Filed Monday, March 24, 2025
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.

Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action) (Mar 25 2025)
S 398

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Mar 24 2025 - View Summary

    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, 2025.