Senate committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes.
Amends the act's titles.
Enacts subsection (a1) to GS 14-415.14, requiring the concealed handgun permit application to contain an option for receiving communications related to the permit by electronic means. Directs the State Bureau of Investigation to create a paper form for current permit holders to provide consent or revoke consent to electronic communications about their permits. Amends GS 14-415.16(a) to allow sheriffs to use email to notify permit holders about the expiration of their permits if they have consented to that communication. Makes these changes effective October 1, 2025.
REDUCE VETERAN CCW FEE/EXPAND CCW NOTICE. (NEW)
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AN ACT TO REDUCE THE CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT APPLICATION AND RENEWAL FEES FOR A PERSON WHO WAS DISCHARGED HONORABLY OR UNDER GENERAL HONORABLE CONDITIONS FROM MILITARY SERVICE IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES AND TO AUTHORIZE THE SHERIFF TO SEND THE REQUIRED NOTICE PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL.Intro. by Lazzara, Sawyer, Daniel.
Bill History:
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Tue, 18 Feb 2025 Senate: Filed(link is external)
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Tue, 18 Feb 2025 Senate: Filed(link is external)
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Fri, 21 Feb 2025 Senate: Passed 1st Reading(link is external)
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Fri, 21 Feb 2025 Senate: Passed 1st Reading(link is external)
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Thu, 20 Mar 2025 Senate: Withdrawn From Com(link is external)
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Thu, 20 Mar 2025 Senate: Withdrawn From Com(link is external)
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Tue, 1 Apr 2025 Senate: Reptd Fav(link is external)
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Tue, 1 Apr 2025 Senate: Re-ref Com On Finance(link is external)
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Tue, 1 Apr 2025 Senate: Reptd Fav(link is external)
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Tue, 1 Apr 2025 Senate: Re-ref Com On Finance(link is external)
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Wed, 30 Apr 2025 Senate: Reptd Fav Com Substitute(link is external)
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Wed, 30 Apr 2025 Senate: Com Substitute Adopted(link is external)
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Mon, 5 May 2025 Senate: Reptd Fav(link is external)
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Mon, 5 May 2025 Senate: Reptd Fav(link is external)
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Tue, 6 May 2025 Senate: Passed 2nd Reading(link is external)
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Tue, 6 May 2025 Senate: Passed 3rd Reading(link is external)
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Tue, 6 May 2025 Senate: Special Message Sent To House(link is external)
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Tue, 6 May 2025 House: Special Message Received From Senate(link is external)
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Tue, 6 May 2025 House: Passed 1st Reading(link is external)
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Thu, 29 May 2025 House: Withdrawn From Com(link is external)
Bill Summaries:
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Bill S 118 (2025-2026)Summary date: Apr 30 2025 - View Summary
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Bill S 118 (2025-2026)Summary date: Feb 18 2025 - View Summary
Sets the concealed handgun permit fee under GS 14-415.19 for veterans who were discharged honorably or under general honorable conditions from military service in the Armed Forces of the United States at the same reduced rate as a retired sworn law enforcement officer. Requires veterans to submit proof of conditions of discharge through a Form DD-214 or other documentation. Directs that the fee proceeds from such permits will also be remitted to the NC Department of Public Safety to cover the cost of performing the State and federal criminal record checks performed in connection with processing applications and for the implementation of the provisions of the Article.
Applies to applications for concealed handgun permits and renewals submitted on or after July 1, 2025.
Committee substitute to the 1st edition changed the long title. Original long title was AN ACT TO REDUCE THE CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT APPLICATION AND RENEWAL FEES FOR A PERSON WHO WAS DISCHARGED HONORABLY OR UNDER GENERAL HONORABLE CONDITIONS FROM MILITARY SERVICE IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES.