NC H437

Creates "drug-free homeless service zones" around homeless shelters, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, and other facilities receiving government funds to serve homeless populations

Imposes Class E felony charges on anyone who manufactures, sells, delivers, or possesses with intent to distribute controlled substances within these zones, if they knew or reasonably should have known it was a designated zone

Holds facility operators liable as Class H felons if they intentionally allow drug offenses to occur within their drug-free homeless service zone

Requires signage at facility entrances to establish the zones: exterior signs with 100-foot buffer zones for standard facilities, or interior-only signs for domestic violence shelters to protect location confidentiality

Exempts transfers of less than 5 grams of marijuana without payment from the enhanced penalties; effective December 1, 2025