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. SL 2023-85. Enacted July 8, 2023. Effective December 1, 2023.
Bill Summaries: S246 PROPERTY OWNERS PROTECTION ACT.
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Bill S 246 (2023-2024)Summary date: Jul 10 2023 - View Summary
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Bill S 246 (2023-2024)Summary date: Mar 28 2023 - View Summary
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.
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Bill S 246 (2023-2024)Summary date: Mar 8 2023 - View Summary
Amends GS 14-159.12(a) as title indicates. Effective December 1, 2023.