Bill Summary for H 703 (2017-2018)
Printer-friendly: Click to view
Summary date:
Apr 10 2017
Bill Information:
| View NCGA Bill Details | 2017-2018 Session |
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.
| View: All Summaries for Bill | Tracking: |
Bill summary
Amends GS 14-415.1 (Possession of firearms, etc., by a felon prohibited) to make violations of that statute a Class C felony (was, Class G felony).
Amends GS 14-54 (Breaking or entering buildings generally). Makes the felonies in that statute for breaking or entering any building with intent to (1) commit any felony or larceny therein or (2) terrorize or injure an occupant of the building Class G felonies (was, Class H felonies). Creates a new Class D felony for any person who breaks or enters any building that is occupied with intent to commit any felony or larceny therein.
Effective December 1, 2017, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date.