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NC H53

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/6/2023

Primary Sponsor

Marcia Morey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits leaving a firearm in an unattended motor vehicle unless the vehicle is locked and the firearm is secured with a trigger lock or other safety device, or stored in a locked container.

  • Violation is punishable as a Class 2 misdemeanor.

  • Applies to offenses committed on or after December 1, 2023.

  • Defines "firearm" according to existing North Carolina General Statutes section 14-408.1.

Legislative Description

Firearm in Unattended Vehicle/Safely Store

Crimes; Motor Vehicles; Public; Safety; Transportation; Weapons

Last Action

Ref to the Com on Judiciary 2, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

2/7/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary II2/7/2023

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