Bill Summary for S 403 (2023-2024)

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Mar 29 2023

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View NCGA Bill Details2023-2024 Session
Senate Bill 403 (Public) Filed Wednesday, March 29, 2023
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT THE POSSESSION OR CARRYING OF A DANGEROUS WEAPON AT OR WITHIN A CERTAIN DISTANCE OF A VOTING PLACE.
Intro. by Marcus, Mayfield, Grafstein.

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Enacts new GS 14-269.5 making it a Class 1 misdemeanor to possess, or carry (openly or concealed), any dangerous weapon (1) at a location used as a voting place, (2) within 100 feet from the door of entrance to a location used as a voting place, or (3) while in line to vote at a location used as a voting place. Specifies that this prohibition applies only while the location is open and being used as a voting place. Excludes law enforcement officers acting in discharge of their official duties. Applies to offenses committed on or after December 1, 2023.