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NC H497

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Allison Dahle

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits defendants from using the discovery of, perception of, or belief about a victim's sex, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation as a legal defense in homicide prosecutions
  • Bars the same defense in assault prosecutions under Article 8 of Chapter 14 of the General Statutes
  • Prevents claims that a victim's LGBTQ+ identity constitutes "provocation" that would negate malice as an element of murder
  • Preserves the right to admit relevant evidence of a victim's or witness's conduct, behavior, or statements in court proceedings
  • Effective December 1, 2025, applying only to offenses committed on or after that date; prior prosecutions remain under existing law

Legislative Description

Ban on Gay & Trans Panic Defense

Public

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

3/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House3/26/2025

Full Bill Text

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