Bill Summary for H 703 (2017-2018)

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Apr 25 2017

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View NCGA Bill Details2017-2018 Session
House Bill 703 (Public) Filed Monday, April 10, 2017
AN ACT TO INCREASE THE CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION OF THE FELONY FIREARMS ACT AND TO INCREASE THE CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR BREAKING OR ENTERING.
Intro. by Brawley, Dollar, Henson.

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House committee substitute makes the following changes to the 1st edition.

Amends GS 14-54 (Breaking or entering buildings generally). Provides that if any person is in actual occupation of any part of the building at the time of the commission of the crime, the person committing the crime is punished as a Class F felon. Raises the felony for breaking or entering with intent to terrorize or injure an occupant to a Class F felony (current law: Class H felony; 1st edition: Class G felony). Deletes proposed Class D felony for breaking and entering occupied buildings with intent to commit a felony or larceny therein.