NC H61

Increases the penalty for assault with a firearm against first responders from a Class D felony to a Class B1 felony when victims are performing their duties

Expands protected personnel categories to include emergency medical technicians, emergency health care providers, medical responders, firefighters, and law enforcement telecommunicators

Previously covered personnel remain protected: law enforcement officers, probation officers, parole officers, NC National Guard members, and state/local detention facility employees

Effective December 1, 2025, applying only to offenses committed on or after that date