North Carolina 2017-2018 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 6 D · 1 I · 1 R cosponsors

HB 484 — Servicemembers Civil Relief Act.

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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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Plain-language change summary

The recent amendments to Bill HB 484 clarified the definitions of "dependent" and "military service," making them more precise in alignment with existing federal definitions. Notably, the language concerning "military order" was removed, simplifying the conditions under which certain protections apply to servicemembers and their dependents. These changes matter because they aim to enhance the clarity and effectiveness of the legal protections available to military personnel and their families, ensuring that they receive appropriate support during times of service.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2017 H 2 HOUSE BILL 484* Committee Substitute Favorable 4/6/17 Short Title:
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2017 H 1 HOUSE BILL 484* Short Title:
Representatives G.
Martin and Grange (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
March 28, 2017 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ENACT THE NORTH CAROLINA SERVICEMEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT.
Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs, if favorable, Judiciary I March 28, 2017 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ENACT THE NORTH CAROLINA SERVICEMEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT.
– Any of the following:
– As defined in 50 U.S.C.
a.
The servicemember's spouse.
b.
The servicemember's child as defined in 50 U.S.C.
c.
(2) Military service.
An individual for whom the servicemember provided more than one-half of the individual's support for 180 days immediately preceding an application for relief under this Article.
(2) Military order.
– Official military orders, or any notification, certification, or verification from the servicmember's commanding officer, with respect to the servicemember's current or future military duty status.
In the case of a member of the North Carolina National Guard, the term order shall include an order from the Governor pursuant to Chapter 127A of the General Statutes and, in the case of a member of the National Guard of another state, shall include an order from the governor of that state.
(3) Military service.
*H484-v-2* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 c.
c.
(4) Servicemember.
(3) Servicemember.
– A member in military service as defined in subdivision (3) of this section.
– As defined in 50 U.S.C.
§ 3911(1).
127B-27(3)b.
127B-27(2)b.
"§ 127B-29.
*H484-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 "§ 127B-29.
Dependent's rights and protections.
A dependent of a servicemember engaged in military service has the same rights and protections provided to a servicemember under G.S.
127B-30 and under Subchapter II of Chapter 50 of Title 50 of the United States Code.
"§ 127B-30.
"§ 127B-30.
"§ 127B-31.
– The Attorney General may commence a civil action, including actions under Chapter 75 of the General Statutes, against any person that violates any provision of this Article.
– The Attorney General may commence a civil action against any person that violates any provision of this Article.
– The court may order any of the following remedies:
– The court may order the following remedies:
(3) Any other remedy provided under Chapter 75 of the General Statutes.
(c) Civil Penalty.
Page 2 House Bill 484*-Second Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (c) Civil Penalty.
"§ 127B-31.
"§ 127B-32.
A violation of this Article is an unfair trade or deceptive practice for purposes of Chapter 75 of the General Statutes.
– The court may order any of the following remedies:
– The court may order the following remedies:
(2) Payment of restitution to a servicemember in the amount of money unlawfully received from, or required to be refunded to, the servicemember.
Page 2 House Bill 484*-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (2) Payment of restitution to a servicemember in the amount of money unlawfully received from, or required to be refunded to, the servicemember.
"§ 127B-32.
No waiver.
This Article supersedes any agreement that reduces, limits, or eliminates any right or benefit provided by this Article.
Violations are unfair or deceptive trade practice.
No waiver.
A violation of this Article is an unfair or deceptive trade practice for purposes of Chapter 75 of the General Statutes." SECTION 2.
This Article supersedes any agreement that reduces, limits, or eliminates any right or benefit provided by this Article." SECTION 2.
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If any section or provision of this act is declared unconstitutional or invalid by the courts, it does not affect the validity of this act as a whole or any part other than the part declared unconstitutional or invalid.
SECTION 4.
House Bill 484*-Second Edition Page 3
House Bill 484*-First Edition Page 3
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Action History

  1. Withdrawn From Cal

  2. Re-ref Com On Judiciary I

  3. Withdrawn From Com

  4. Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)

  5. Added to Calendar

  6. Withdrawn From Cal

  7. Placed On Cal For 04/27/2017

  8. Withdrawn From Com

  9. Re-ref Com On Judiciary IV

  10. Reptd Fav Com Substitute

  11. Re-ref Com On Judiciary I

  12. Passed 1st Reading

  13. Ref to the Com on Homeland Security, Military, and Veterans Affairs, if favorable, Judiciary I

  14. Filed

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1 sponsors · 21 co-sponsors · 157 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • G. Martin

Co-sponsors (21)

Not signed on (157)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 484?
HB 484 is sponsored by Williams, Terry, Amos L. Quick, III (Democratic), Garland E. Pierce (Democratic), Lucas, Holley, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Grange, Floyd, Fisher, Carla D. Cunningham (U), Mary Belk (Democratic), Autry, W. Richardson, B. Richardson, G. Graham, C. Graham, G. Adcock, G. Martin, Neal Jackson (Republican), Eric Ager (Democratic), and Cecil Brockman (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 484?
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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