Identical to H 251, filed 3/2/17.

Enacts new GS 14-269.2(m). Authorizes persons with concealed handgun permits issued under Article 54B or one considered valid under GS 14-415.24, or one who is exempt from obtaining a permit under GS 14-415.25 to carry a concealed handgun on institutions of higher education as defined in GS 116-143.1.

Amends GS 14-415.11(c) to make a conforming change.

Effective December 1, 2017. Prosecutions for offenses committed before the effective date of this act are not abated or affected by this act, and the statutes that would be applicable but for this act remain applicable to those prosecutions.