H42

Back the Blue Pay Act

Chamber Passed·3/5/25

North Carolina H42 revises burglary offenses and enhances penalties for those possessing firearms or deadly weapons during such crimes.

North Carolina H42 revises the definitions and penalties for first and second-degree burglary, as well as breaking or entering buildings. It introduces enhanced punishments for individuals who possess firearms or deadly weapons during these offenses. The bill also redefines the crime of breaking out of a dwelling as a felony, regardless of property value. The changes apply to offenses committed on or after December 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 48–0 · Mar 5, 2025
Current
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
29
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

48 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 3, 2025

4:00 PM

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Hearing

Mar 3, 2025

4:00 PM

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Hearing

History

Sep 22, 2025

Senate

Withdrawn From Com

Sep 22, 2025

Senate

Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget

Sep 22, 2025

Senate

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