Hate Crimes Prevention Act increases hate crime penalties and mandates hate crime statistics collection.
The Hate Crimes Prevention Act expands the scope and punishment of hate crimes in North Carolina. It classifies certain assaults and property damage as hate crimes based on the victim's perceived characteristics. Penalties range from Class 1 misdemeanors to Class H felonies, depending on the severity of the offense. The act also requires the State Bureau of Investigation to collect and analyze hate crime data, including victim and offender characteristics, and to publish annual reports.
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