H308

2026 Criminal Law Changes

Chamber Passed·4/10/25

North Carolina H308 amends criminal law by increasing penalties for strangulation, clarifying domestic violence misdemeanors, prohibiting expunctions.

North Carolina H308 makes several changes to the state's criminal law. It increases penalties for strangulation, classifying it as a Class H felony. The bill also clarifies that certain misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence are not lesser included offenses. Additionally, it prohibits expunctions for individuals with pending criminal charges. The act mandates that sentences run consecutively unless the court specifies otherwise. These changes apply to offenses committed on or after December 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 48–0 · Apr 10, 2025
Current
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

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2 Nay

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Calendar

May 21

9:30 AM

Rules and Operations of the Senate Hearing

May 21

9:30 AM

Rules and Operations of the Senate Hearing

History

Jun 4

House

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Jun 3

Senate

Regular Message Sent To House

Jun 3

House

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