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NC H64

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mark Brody

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the North Carolina Constitution to require gubernatorial clemency (reprieves, commutations, and pardons) receive concurrence by a majority vote of both houses of the General Assembly
  • Adds requirement that clemency may only be granted after conviction and commencement of sentence, not merely after conviction
  • Requires the Governor to reconvene the General Assembly if clemency is granted while the legislature is adjourned sine die or for more than 30 days; failure to reconvene causes the grant to fail
  • Excludes paroles from the definition of reprieves, commutations, and pardons
  • Places the constitutional amendment on the November 3, 2026 statewide general election ballot for voter approval

Legislative Description

Const. Amend. – Gubernatorial Clemency

Public

Last Action

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

2/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House2/6/2025

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