Bill Summary for S 246 (2023-2024)

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Mar 28 2023

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View NCGA Bill Details2023-2024 Session
Senate Bill 246 (Public) Filed Wednesday, March 8, 2023
AN ACT TO AMEND WHAT CONSTITUTES THE CRIME OF SECOND DEGREE TRESPASS TO INCLUDE ENTERING OR REMAINING ON THE CURTILAGE OF A DWELLING BETWEEN THE HOURS OF MIDNIGHT AND 6:00 A.M.
Intro. by Britt, Perry.

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Senate committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes. Deletes provisions of the act pertaining to GS 14-159.12(a) (first degree trespass). Now amends GS 14-159.13 (second degree trespass) as follows. Adds a third ground that may constitute second degree trespass (and a Class 2 misdemeanor) if a person enters or remains on the curtilage of a dwelling house of another between the hours of midnight and 6:00 am. Applies to offenses committed on or after December 1, 2023. Makes conforming changes to the long title.