North Carolina H52 strengthens penalties for assaults on public safety officers and emergency workers.

North Carolina H52, known as the "Protect Those Who Serve and Protect Act of 2025," strengthens penalties for assaults on public safety officers and emergency workers. The bill defines "public safety officer" to include law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and others. It increases the penalty for assaulting these officers while they are performing their duties or because of their status.

North Carolina H52 strengthens penalties for assaults on public safety officers and emergency workers.

North Carolina H52, known as the "Protect Those Who Serve and Protect Act of 2025," strengthens penalties for assaults on public safety officers and emergency workers. The bill defines "public safety officer" to include law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and others. It increases the penalty for assaulting these officers while they are performing their duties or because of their status.