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NC S190

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2021

Primary Sponsor

Julie Mayfield

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any person from possessing or carrying a dangerous weapon at a voting place, within 100 feet from the entrance to a voting place, or while in line to vote while the location is open and being used as a voting place.

  • Defines "dangerous weapon" according to G.S. 14-277.2 and "voting place" according to G.S. 163-165.

  • Violation of the prohibition constitutes a Class 1 misdemeanor.

  • Exempts law enforcement officers acting in discharge of their official duties from the prohibition.

  • Becomes effective December 1, 2021, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date.

Legislative Description

Prohibit Weapons at Voting Place

Public

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

3/8/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate3/8/2021

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