S.274

Repeal Crime Against Nature Law

Introduced·3/12/25

Repeals the crime against nature law and establishes bestiality as a separate offense in North Carolina.

This bill repeals the crime against nature law in North Carolina and establishes bestiality as a separate offense. It removes the crime against nature from the list of offenses that can lead to automatic revocation of a professional educator's license. The bill also defines bestiality as a sexual act with an animal involving the sex organs of one and the mouth, anus, penis, or vagina of the other. The changes apply to offenses committed on or after December 1, 2025.

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Rules and Operations of the Senate Committee
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History

Mar 13, 2025

Senate

Passed 1st Reading

Mar 13, 2025

Senate

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

Mar 12, 2025

Senate

Filed