North Carolina S791 increases penalties for assault by strangulation and assault causing serious bodily injury.

North Carolina S791 enhances penalties for assault by strangulation and assault causing serious bodily injury. The bill defines "serious bodily injury" and "strangulation" and classifies these offenses as Class H and F felonies, respectively. It also appropriates $3 million to the Department of Justice for a public awareness campaign about the increased penalties. The act becomes effective December 1, 2026, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date.

North Carolina S791 increases penalties for assault by strangulation and assault causing serious bodily injury.

North Carolina S791 enhances penalties for assault by strangulation and assault causing serious bodily injury. The bill defines "serious bodily injury" and "strangulation" and classifies these offenses as Class H and F felonies, respectively. It also appropriates $3 million to the Department of Justice for a public awareness campaign about the increased penalties. The act becomes effective December 1, 2026, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date.