NC S311

Assaults against utility or communications workers while on duty become a Class 1 misdemeanor, effective December 1, 2025

Criminal possession of embalming fluid for non-lawful purposes becomes a felony ranging from Class I (under 28 grams) to Class D (400+ grams), with unlawful sale by funeral professionals also criminalized

Workplace violence prevention laws expanded to cover mass picketing that obstructs business entrances or public roadways, allowing employers to seek civil no-contact orders

New and enhanced penalties established for: gift card theft and tampering, unlawful entry into restricted business areas, possession of explosives with intent to harm, reckless driving or street racing causing serious injury/death, hit-and-run offenses resulting in death (permanent license revocation), and felons possessing/brandishing/discharging firearms during felonies

Waiting period for expunction of one nonviolent misdemeanor reduced from five years to three years after conviction or completion of sentence