H52

Protect Those Who Serve & Protect Act of 2025

Chamber Passed·3/12/25

North Carolina H52 strengthens penalties for assaults on public safety officers and emergency workers.

North Carolina H52, known as the "Protect Those Who Serve and Protect Act of 2025," strengthens penalties for assaults on public safety officers and emergency workers. The bill defines "public safety officer" to include law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and others. It increases the penalty for assaulting these officers while they are performing their duties or because of their status.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 105–9 · Mar 12, 2025
Current
Rules and Operations of the Senate Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

105 Yea

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9 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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5 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 10, 2025

4:00 PM

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Hearing

Mar 10, 2025

4:00 PM

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Hearing

History

Mar 12, 2025

House

Regular Message Sent To Senate

Mar 12, 2025

Senate

Regular Message Received From House

Mar 12, 2025

Senate

Passed 1st Reading