H439

Allow Concealed Carry of Knife

Chamber Passed·5/1/25

Allows concealed carry of certain knives in North Carolina if specific conditions are met.

North Carolina H439 modifies the state's concealed carry laws to permit the concealed carry of certain knives under specific conditions. The bill defines which knives are allowed and sets criteria for carrying them, including age, identification, and prohibitions in certain locations. This act becomes effective December 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 71–37 · May 1, 2025
Current
Rules and Operations of the Senate Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Second Reading

71 Yea

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37 Nay

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4 Not Voting

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8 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 28, 2025

4:00 PM

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Hearing

Apr 28, 2025

4:00 PM

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House 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