NC H230

Creates new felony offense of "habitual domestic violence" for individuals who commit domestic violence and have two or more prior domestic violence convictions within the past 15 years

First offense of habitual domestic violence is classified as a Class H felony, with each subsequent conviction increasing by one offense class up to a maximum of Class C felony

Expands warrantless arrest authority to allow officers to arrest individuals when they have probable cause to believe a misdemeanor domestic violence offense has occurred, even outside the officer's presence

Prior convictions from other states count toward habitual offender status if they are substantially similar to North Carolina's domestic violence offenses

Section 1 (new felony crime) takes effect December 1, 2025; Section 2 (warrantless arrest expansion) takes effect immediately upon becoming law