North Carolina 2017-2018 Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

HB 201 — NC Constitutional Carry Act.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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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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What changed in the latest version

510 added · 509 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent changes to Bill HB 201 clarify who is exempt from certain prohibitions on carrying concealed handguns. The updated version specifically adds a provision for North Carolina National Guard members to carry concealed weapons as long as they have a permit and are not under the influence of alcohol or drugs while doing so. This matters because it ensures that these members can carry weapons while fulfilling their duties, enhancing their readiness and effectiveness.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2017 H 1 HOUSE BILL 201 Short Title:
201 Feb 28, 2017 SESSION 2017 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH40124-LH-32A (01/20) Short Title:
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROTECT A PERSON'S RIGHT TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN WITHOUT A PERMIT, TO PURCHASE A HANDGUN WITHOUT A PISTOL PURCHASE PERMIT, AND TO CONTINUE ALLOWING PERSONS TO ACQUIRE A CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT FOR THE PURPOSES OF RECIPROCITY OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON DESIRED.
Judiciary I, if favorable, Finance March 1, 2017 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROTECT A PERSON'S RIGHT TO CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN WITHOUT A PERMIT, TO PURCHASE A HANDGUN WITHOUT A PISTOL PURCHASE PERMIT, AND TO CONTINUE ALLOWING PERSONS TO ACQUIRE A CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT FOR THE PURPOSES OF RECIPROCITY OR FOR ANY OTHER REASON DESIRED.
In those circumstances a person must still have a concealed handgun permit issued in accordance with Article 54B of Chapter 14 of the General Statutes or considered valid under G.S.
In those circumstances a person must still have a *H201-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 concealed handgun permit issued in accordance with Article 54B of Chapter 14 of the General Statutes or considered valid under G.S.
*DRH40124-LH-32A* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (b) This prohibition shall not apply to the following persons:
(b) This prohibition shall not apply to the following persons:
The judge or magistrate shall secure the weapon in a locked compartment when the weapon is not on the person of the judge or magistrate;
The judge or magistrate shall secure the weapon Page 2 House Bill 201-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 in a locked compartment when the weapon is not on the person of the judge or magistrate;
Page 2 DRH40124-LH-32A [v.14] (01/17) General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (4e) Any person who is serving as a clerk of court or as a register of deeds and who has a concealed handgun permit issued in accordance with Article 54B of this Chapter or considered valid under G.S.
(4e) Any person who is serving as a clerk of court or as a register of deeds and who has a concealed handgun permit issued in accordance with Article 54B of this Chapter or considered valid under G.S.
and (3) The defendant provides to the court proof of deployment as defined under G.S.
and House Bill 201-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (3) The defendant provides to the court proof of deployment as defined under G.S.
DRH40124-LH-32A [v.14] (01/17) Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (c) Any Except as otherwise provided by law, any person violating the provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.
(c) Any Except as otherwise provided by law, any person violating the provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.
(9) Is or has been adjudicated guilty of or received a prayer for judgment continued or suspended sentence for one or more crimes of violence constituting a misdemeanor under G.S.
(9) Is or has been adjudicated guilty of or received a prayer for judgment continued or suspended sentence for one or more crimes of violence constituting a Page 4 House Bill 201-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 misdemeanor under G.S.
Page 4 DRH40124-LH-32A [v.14] (01/17) General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (10) Is prohibited from possessing a firearm pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
(10) Is prohibited from possessing a firearm pursuant to 18 U.S.C.
(4) A person registered or hired as a security guard by the owner, lessee, or person or organization sponsoring the event.
House Bill 201-First Edition Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (4) A person registered or hired as a security guard by the owner, lessee, or person or organization sponsoring the event.
DRH40124-LH-32A [v.14] (01/17) Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (5) A person carrying a handgun if the person has a valid concealed handgun permit issued in accordance with Article 54B of this Chapter, has a concealed handgun permit considered valid under G.S.
(5) A person carrying a handgun if the person has a valid concealed handgun permit issued in accordance with Article 54B of this Chapter, has a concealed handgun permit considered valid under G.S.
A person may unlock the vehicle to enter or exit the vehicle provided the firearm remains in the closed compartment at all times and the vehicle is locked immediately following the entrance or exit.
A person may unlock the vehicle to enter or exit the vehicle provided Page 6 House Bill 201-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 the firearm remains in the closed compartment at all times and the vehicle is locked immediately following the entrance or exit.
Page 6 DRH40124-LH-32A [v.14] (01/17) General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (7) Any person who carries or possesses an ordinary pocket knife, as defined in G.S.
(7) Any person who carries or possesses an ordinary pocket knife, as defined in G.S.
b.
House Bill 201-First Edition Page 7 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 b.
DRH40124-LH-32A [v.14] (01/17) Page 7 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (3) The weapon is a handgun.
(3) The weapon is a handgun.
Except for direct transfer between the residence and the vehicle, the handgun must remain at all times either on the premises of the employee's residence or in the closed compartment of the employee's locked vehicle.
Except for direct transfer between the residence and the vehicle, the handgun must remain at all times either on the premises of the employee's residence or in the closed Page 8 House Bill 201-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 compartment of the employee's locked vehicle.
The employee may unlock the vehicle to enter or exit, but must lock the vehicle Page 8 DRH40124-LH-32A [v.14] (01/17) General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 immediately following the entrance or exit if the handgun is in the vehicle.
The employee may unlock the vehicle to enter or exit, but must lock the vehicle immediately following the entrance or exit if the handgun is in the vehicle.
153A-129, 160A-189, 14-269, 14-269.2, 14-269.3, 14-269.4, 14-277.2, 14-415.35, 14-415.11, 14-415.23, including prohibiting the possession of firearms in public-owned buildings, on the grounds or parking areas of those buildings, or in public parks or recreation areas, except nothing in this subsection shall prohibit a person from storing a firearm within a motor vehicle while the vehicle is on these grounds or areas.
153A-129, 160A-189, 14-269, 14-269.2, 14-269.3, 14-269.4, 14-277.2, 14-415.35, 14-415.11, 14-415.23, including prohibiting the possession of firearms in public-owned buildings, on the grounds or parking areas of those buildings, or in public parks or recreation areas, except nothing in this subsection shall prohibit a person from storing a firearm House Bill 201-First Edition Page 9 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 within a motor vehicle while the vehicle is on these grounds or areas.
Nothing contained in this DRH40124-LH-32A [v.14] (01/17) Page 9 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 section prohibits municipalities or counties from exercising powers provided by law in states of emergency declared under Article 1A of Chapter 166A of the General Statutes.
Nothing contained in this section prohibits municipalities or counties from exercising powers provided by law in states of emergency declared under Article 1A of Chapter 166A of the General Statutes.
"§ 74E-6.
Page 10 House Bill 201-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 "§ 74E-6.
Page 10 DRH40124-LH-32A [v.14] (01/17) General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 … (c) All Company Police.
… (c) All Company Police.
DRH40124-LH-32A [v.14] (01/17) Page 11
House Bill 201-First Edition Page 11
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref to the Com on Judiciary I, if favorable, Finance

  3. Filed

Sponsors

  • Speciale · Cosponsor
  • Phil Shepard · Cosponsor
  • Millis · Cosponsor
  • McElraft · Cosponsor
  • Cleveland · Cosponsor
  • Burr · Cosponsor
  • Boswell · Cosponsor
  • Ford · Cosponsor
  • Mike Clampitt · Cosponsor

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 201?
HB 201 is sponsored by Speciale, Phil Shepard (Republican), Millis, McElraft, Cleveland, Burr, Boswell, Ford, and Mike Clampitt (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 201?
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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