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

HB 438 — Concealed Handgun Standardization Act.

Last action — Withdrawn From Com

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

38 added · 37 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill HB 438 includes a new provision that allows sheriffs to issue temporary permits for up to 45 days to individuals who are in emergency situations and may pose a risk to themselves or others. Additionally, while the original text specified the need for mental health records to be obtained, the revised version maintains a timeline for issuing permits regardless of those records being received. This change is important as it aims to address urgent safety concerns by allowing individuals in crisis to obtain permits more quickly, potentially preventing harm.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2017 H 1 HOUSE BILL 438 Short Title:
438 Mar 22, 2017 SESSION 2017 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH10144-LH-93A (03/08) 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 STANDARDIZE AND ENSURE UNIFORMITY OF CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT APPLICATIONS.
Judiciary I March 23, 2017 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO STANDARDIZE AND ENSURE UNIFORMITY OF CONCEALED HANDGUN PERMIT APPLICATIONS.
(a) Except as permitted under subsection (b) of this section, within 45 days after receipt of the items listed in G.S.
*H438-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (a) Except as permitted under subsection (b) of this section, within 45 days after receipt of the items listed in G.S.
14-415.13 from an applicant, and receipt of the required records *DRH10144-LH-93A* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 concerning the mental health or capacity of the applicant, the sheriff shall either issue or deny the permit.
14-415.13 from an applicant, and receipt of the required records concerning the mental health or capacity of the applicant, the sheriff shall either issue or deny the permit.
Page 2 DRH10144-LH-93A [v.3] (03/17)
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Action History

  1. Withdrawn From Com

  2. Re-ref Com On Judiciary IV

  3. Passed 1st Reading

  4. Ref To Com On Judiciary I

  5. Filed

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 171 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (171)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 438?
HB 438 is sponsored by Williams, Cleveland, Mark Brody (Republican), Boswell, Bert Jones, Jay Adams (Republican), Harry Warren (Republican), and Mike Clampitt (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 438?
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.
Where can I track HB 438?
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