Increases penalties for assaults with firearms against emergency, medical, and law enforcement personnel.

The bill amends North Carolina law to increase the punishment for assaults with firearms against specific personnel, including law enforcement officers, probation officers, parole officers, members of the North Carolina National Guard, and employees of state or local detention facilities. The offense is elevated from a Class D felony to a Class B1 felony if committed against these individuals while they are performing their duties. The changes apply to offenses committed on or after December 1, 2025.

Increases penalties for assaults with firearms against emergency, medical, and law enforcement personnel.

The bill amends North Carolina law to increase the punishment for assaults with firearms against specific personnel, including law enforcement officers, probation officers, parole officers, members of the North Carolina National Guard, and employees of state or local detention facilities. The offense is elevated from a Class D felony to a Class B1 felony if committed against these individuals while they are performing their duties. The changes apply to offenses committed on or after December 1, 2025.