Bill Summary for H 42 (2025-2026)
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AN ACT (1) AWARDING LEGISLATIVELY MANDATED ANNUAL SALARY INCREASES TO STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS AND STATE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES AND GRANTING BONUSES TO STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS; (2) AUTHORIZING RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION BONUSES FOR MEMBERS OF THE NORTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD; (3) ENHANCING BENEFITS UNDER THE NORTH CAROLINA FIREFIGHTERS' AND RESCUE SQUAD WORKERS' PENSION FUND; (4) INCREASING BENEFITS PAYABLE UNDER THE NORTH CAROLINA NATIONAL GUARD PENSION FUND; AND (5) INCREASING THE AMOUNT AWARDED FOR LINE OF DUTY DEATHS UNDER THE PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES' DEATH BENEFITS ACT.Intro. by Balkcom, Carson Smith, Miller, Pyrtle.
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Clarifies that first- and second-degree burglary consist of breaking and entering and the intent to commit a felony or larceny under GS 14-51 (first and second degree burglary). Makes organizational changes to the statute and technical changes to the descriptions of first-degree and second-degree burglary. Makes organizational changes and adds a sentence enhancement of one felony class higher than the principal felony underlying the person’s conviction for persons possessing a firearm or deadly weapon during the commission of an offense under GS 14-51, GS 14-53 (breaking out of a dwelling house burglary), or GS 14-54 (breaking or entering buildings generally). Requires the sentence enhancement to be plead in the indictment or information for the offense. Applies to offenses committed on or after December 1, 2025.