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NC S726
Bill
AI Summary
- Increases death benefits for State Highway Patrol members killed in the line of duty by $900,000 (in addition to existing $100,000 benefit), effective July 1, 2023
- Adds $600,000 in recurring General Fund appropriations for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 to pay death benefits under Article 12A of Chapter 143
- Requires jury sentencing recommendation in all first-degree murder cases involving the death of law enforcement officers, judges, prosecutors, jailers, firefighters, or witnesses killed during official duties, even when defendant pleads guilty
- Prohibits the State from accepting a life imprisonment plea agreement in murder cases involving these protected classes, ensuring jury consideration of sentencing
- Applies to qualifying deaths occurring on or after July 1, 2023, with sentencing provisions effective December 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Up SHP Pay & Death Benefits/Death Penalty
Appropriations; Budgeting; Commerce; Commissions; Council Of State; Courts; Crimes; Criminal Procedure; Death & Dying; Death Ben
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
4/10/2023
Committee Referrals
Rules and Operations of the Senate4/10/2023
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