H261

Sent. Enhancement/Immigration-Related Crimes

Chamber Passed·5/1/25

North Carolina bill enhances sentences for misdemeanors and felonies committed for criminal activity or by unlawfully present individuals.

The bill amends North Carolina statutes to enhance sentences for misdemeanors and felonies committed for the purpose of benefitting, promoting, or furthering criminal activity. Specifically, it increases the severity of misdemeanor sentences by one class if committed while conspiring with others for criminal purposes. For felonies, it raises the severity by one class if committed by someone unlawfully in the United States and by two classes if they have a prior federal conviction related to reentry of removed aliens.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 84–29 · May 1, 2025
Current
Rules and Operations of the Senate Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
11
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Second Reading

84 Yea

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29 Nay

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7 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 29, 2025

1:00 PM

Judiciary 2 Hearing

Apr 29, 2025

1:00 PM

Judiciary 2 Hearing

History

May 1, 2025

House

Regular Message Sent To Senate

May 1, 2025

Senate

Regular Message Received From House

May 1, 2025

Senate

Passed 1st Reading