North Carolina 2017-2018 Session Status: In Committee 4 D cosponsors

HB 152 — Hate Crime/Increase Scope & Penalty.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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What changed in the latest version

10 added · 9 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of House Bill 152 now includes additional sponsors, expanding its support by adding Representatives Gill, Harrison, and Meyer alongside the original sponsor, Representative R. Moore. This change highlights broader backing for the bill, which could increase its chances of being passed. The bill was also referred to the Judiciary III committee on February 22, 2017, instead of the earlier date listed, which may indicate a re-evaluation of the legislative process timeline.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2017 H 1 HOUSE BILL 152 Short Title:
152 Feb 21, 2017 SESSION 2017 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH30076-LH-38 (01/30) Short Title:
Representative R.
Representatives R.
Moore.
Moore, Gill, Harrison, and Meyer (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO CREATE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF FELONIOUS ASSAULT AS A HATE CRIME, TO EXPAND THE POPULATION PROTECTED BY CURRENT MISDEMEANOR HATE CRIMES, AND TO AMEND THE AGGRAVATING FACTOR REGARDING HATE CRIMES TO INCLUDE PERSONS TARGETED DUE TO GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, OR DISABILITY.
Judiciary III February 22, 2017 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO CREATE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF FELONIOUS ASSAULT AS A HATE CRIME, TO EXPAND THE POPULATION PROTECTED BY CURRENT MISDEMEANOR HATE CRIMES, AND TO AMEND THE AGGRAVATING FACTOR REGARDING HATE CRIMES TO INCLUDE PERSONS TARGETED DUE TO GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, OR DISABILITY.
(e) Evidence of expressions or associations of the accused may not be introduced as substantive evidence at trial unless the evidence specifically relates to the crime charged under this *DRH30076-LH-38* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 section.
(e) Evidence of expressions or associations of the accused may not be introduced as substantive evidence at trial unless the evidence specifically relates to the crime charged under this *H152-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 section.
Page 2 DRH30076-LH-38 [v.18] (01/17)
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Judiciary III

  3. Filed

Sponsors

  • Terry · Cosponsor
  • II Robert T. Reives · Cosponsor
  • Meyer · Cosponsor
  • Lucas · Cosponsor
  • Lehman · Cosponsor
  • Holley · Cosponsor
  • Pricey Harrison · Primary
  • Hanes · Cosponsor
  • Gill · Primary
  • Fisher · Cosponsor
  • Farmer-Butterfield · Cosponsor
  • Deb Butler · Cosponsor
  • Autry · Cosponsor
  • W. Richardson · Cosponsor
  • B. Richardson · Cosponsor
  • G. Graham · Cosponsor
  • Alexander · Cosponsor
  • R. Moore · Primary
  • Cecil Brockman · Cosponsor

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3 sponsors · 16 co-sponsors · 160 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (16)

Not signed on (160)

160 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 152?
HB 152 is sponsored by Terry, Robert T. Reives, II (Democratic), Meyer, Lucas, Lehman, Holley, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Hanes, Gill, Fisher, Farmer-Butterfield, Deb Butler (Democratic), Autry, W. Richardson, B. Richardson, G. Graham, Alexander, R. Moore, and Cecil Brockman (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 152?
This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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