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NC H449

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/30/2021

Primary Sponsor

Johnnie Autry

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits use of discovery, perception, or belief about a person's sex, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation as a defense to homicide charges under Article 6 of Chapter 14
  • Prohibits use of discovery, perception, or belief about a person's sex, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation as a defense to assault charges under Article 8 of Chapter 14
  • Specifies that such discovery or belief cannot be used to negate malice as an element of murder
  • Allows admission of evidence regarding a victim's or witness's conduct, behavior, or statements if relevant and otherwise admissible
  • Becomes effective December 1, 2021, and applies only to offenses committed on or after that date

Legislative Description

Prohibit Defense Based on Sex or Gender

Public

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

3/31/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House3/31/2021

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