The Governor vetoed the act on 06/18/21. The Governor's objections and veto message are available here: https://webservices.ncleg.gov/ViewBillDocument/2021/52210/0/S43-BILL-NBC-9011.
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AN ACT TO ENACT THE RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY SECURITY AND PROTECTION ACT OF 2021 AND TO AUTHORIZE CONCEALED CARRY FOR CERTAIN LAW ENFORCEMENT FACILITY EMPLOYEES.Intro. by Britt, Daniel, Johnson.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action) (Jun 21 2021)
Bill History:
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Tue, 2 Feb 2021 Senate: Filed
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Wed, 3 Feb 2021 Senate: Passed 1st Reading
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Wed, 3 Feb 2021 Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
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Wed, 17 Feb 2021 Senate: Withdrawn From Com
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Tue, 23 Feb 2021 Senate: Reptd Fav Com Substitute
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Tue, 23 Feb 2021 Senate: Com Substitute Adopted
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Tue, 23 Feb 2021 Senate: Re-ref Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
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Wed, 24 Feb 2021 Senate: Reptd Fav
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Wed, 24 Feb 2021 Senate: Placed On Cal For 03/01/2021
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Mon, 1 Mar 2021 Senate: Passed 2nd Reading
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Mon, 1 Mar 2021 Senate: Passed 3rd Reading
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Tue, 2 Mar 2021 Senate: Regular Message Sent To House
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Tue, 2 Mar 2021 House: Regular Message Received From Senate
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Tue, 2 Mar 2021 House: Passed 1st Reading
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Tue, 25 May 2021 House: Withdrawn From Com
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Wed, 2 Jun 2021 House: Reptd Fav
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Wed, 2 Jun 2021 House: Reptd Fav Com Substitute
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Wed, 2 Jun 2021 House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
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Wed, 2 Jun 2021 House: Placed On Cal For 06/03/2021
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Thu, 3 Jun 2021 House: Amend Adopted A1
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Thu, 3 Jun 2021 House: Passed 2nd Reading
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Thu, 3 Jun 2021 House: Passed 3rd Reading
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Thu, 3 Jun 2021 House: Ordered Engrossed
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Thu, 3 Jun 2021 House: Special Message Sent To Senate
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Thu, 3 Jun 2021 Senate: Special Message Received For Concurrence in H Com Sub
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Thu, 3 Jun 2021 Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
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Mon, 7 Jun 2021 Senate: Withdrawn From Com
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Mon, 7 Jun 2021 Senate: Placed On Cal For 06/08/2021
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Tue, 8 Jun 2021 Senate: Concurred In H Com Sub
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Tue, 8 Jun 2021 Senate: Ordered Enrolled
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Tue, 8 Jun 2021 Senate: Ordered Enrolled
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Wed, 9 Jun 2021 Senate: Ratified
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Thu, 10 Jun 2021 Senate: Pres. To Gov. 6/10/2021
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Fri, 18 Jun 2021 Senate: Vetoed 06/18/2021
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Mon, 21 Jun 2021 Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
S 43
Bill Summaries:
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Bill S 43 (2021-2022)Summary date: Jun 21 2021 - View Summary
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Bill S 43 (2021-2022)Summary date: Jun 3 2021 - View Summary
House amendment #1 amends the 3rd edition of the bill by making a technical change to the effective dates. Sections 1 through 4 are effective December 1, 2021, and section 5 is effective July 1, 2021.
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Bill S 43 (2021-2022)Summary date: Jun 2 2021 - View Summary
House committee substitute amends the 2nd edition as follows.
Expands the proposed definition for operating hours set forth in GS 14-269.2 to also include any time when the premises are being used for programs for minors by entities not affiliated with the religious institution.
Amends GS 14-415.27 to allow a person with a concealed handgun permit to carry a concealed handgun in a law enforcement facility if the person is employed by a law enforcement agency and who (1) is not a law enforcement officer sworn and certified pursuant to Article 1 of GS Chapter 17C or GS Chapter 17E, (2) has been designated in writing by the head of the law enforcement agency in charge of the facility, (3) has in the person's possession written proof of the designation, and (4) has not had the designation rescinded. Applies to offenses committed on or after July 1, 2021.
Changes the act's long title.
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Bill S 43 (2021-2022)Summary date: Feb 23 2021 - View Summary
Senate committee substitute amends the 1st edition as follows.
Adds to the proposed changes to GS 14-269.2, which details criteria for excepted persons to carry a handgun on educational property that is the location of both a school and a building that is a place of religious worship outside of school operating hours. Adds to the criteria for the exception to require that the person(s) in legal possession or control of the premises must not have posted a conspicuous notice prohibiting the carrying of a concealed handgun on the premises in accordance with GS 14-415.11(c).
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Bill S 43 (2021-2022)Summary date: Feb 2 2021 - View Summary
Amends GS 14-269.2, which prohibits weapons on campus or other educational property, with listed exceptions. Adds a new subsection providing that the statute does not apply to a person with valid concealed handgun permit, or a person who is exempt from obtaining a permit, if: (1) the person possesses and carries a handgun on educational property other than an institution of higher education or a nonpublic, postsecondary educational institution; (2) the educational property is the location of both a school and a building that is a place of religious worship; (3) the weapon is a handgun; and (4) the handgun is only possessed and carried on educational property outside of the school operating hours. Specifies for these purposes, property owned by a local board of education or county commission must not be construed as a building that is a place of religious worship. Makes conforming changes to GS 14-415.11. Amends GS 14-269.2 by defining school operating hours. Effective December 1, 2021.
View: All Summaries for Bill
House committee substitute to the 2nd edition changed the long title. Original title was AN ACT TO ENACT THE RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY SECURITY AND PROTECTION ACT OF 2021.