North Carolina 2017-2018 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 D · 1 I cosponsors

HB 723 — Gun Safety Act.

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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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Plain-language change summary

The revised version of House Bill 723 adds clarity to the rules regarding the safe storage of firearms to protect minors. It emphasizes the responsibility of firearm owners to securely store their weapons to prevent unauthorized access, not just by minors but by any unauthorized person. This change is significant because it aims to enhance safety and reduce incidents of unintentional firearm access, which can lead to serious injuries or legal issues. By holding owners accountable, the bill seeks to promote a safer environment for children and the community.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2017 H 1 HOUSE BILL 723 Short Title:
723 Apr 10, 2017 SESSION 2017 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH40410-LH-80A (02/23) Short Title:
Representatives Harrison and Insko (Primary Sponsors).
Representatives Harrison, Insko, Fisher, and Cunningham (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 REPEAL THE "STAND YOUR GROUND LAWS" AND CODIFY THE COMMON LAW REGARDING THE USE OF FORCE AGAINST AN INTRUDER;
Judiciary I, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House April 11, 2017 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REPEAL THE "STAND YOUR GROUND LAWS" AND CODIFY THE COMMON LAW REGARDING THE USE OF FORCE AGAINST AN INTRUDER;
(c) This section is not intended to repeal, expand, or limit any other defense that may exist under the common law." SECTION 3.
(c) This section is not intended to repeal, expand, or limit any other defense that may exist under the common law." *H723-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 SECTION 3.
*DRH40410-LH-80A* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 "§ 14-315.1.
"§ 14-315.1.
"§ 14-409.13.
Page 2 House Bill 723-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 "§ 14-409.13.
Page 2 DRH40410-LH-80A [v.11] (02/17) General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (a) Any owner of a firearm as defined in G.S.
(a) Any owner of a firearm as defined in G.S.
(i) whether a North Carolina resident may carry a concealed handgun in their state based upon having a valid North Carolina concealed handgun permit and permit, (ii) whether a North Carolina resident may apply for a concealed handgun permit in that state based upon having a valid North Carolina concealed handgun permit.permit, and (iii) what the criteria are in that state for the issuance of a concealed handgun permit.
(i) whether a North Carolina resident may carry a concealed handgun in their state based upon having a valid North Carolina concealed handgun permit and permit, (ii) whether a North Carolina resident may apply for a concealed handgun permit in that state based upon having a valid North Carolina concealed handgun permit.permit, and (iii) what the criteria are House Bill 723-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 in that state for the issuance of a concealed handgun permit.
The Department of Justice shall DRH40410-LH-80A [v.11] (02/17) Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 attempt to secure from each state permission for North Carolina residents who hold a valid North Carolina concealed handgun permit to carry a concealed handgun in that state, either on the basis of the North Carolina permit or on the basis that the North Carolina permit is sufficient to permit the issuance of a similar license or permit by the other state.
The Department of Justice shall attempt to secure from each state permission for North Carolina residents who hold a valid North Carolina concealed handgun permit to carry a concealed handgun in that state, either on the basis of the North Carolina permit or on the basis that the North Carolina permit is sufficient to permit the issuance of a similar license or permit by the other state.
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Page 4 House Bill 723-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 d.
Page 4 DRH40410-LH-80A [v.11] (02/17) General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 e.
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House Bill 723-First Edition Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 c.
DRH40410-LH-80A [v.11] (02/17) Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 e.
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(2) If the officer-involved death being investigated is traffic-related, the policy shall require the investigation to use a crash reconstruction unit from a law Page 6 DRH40410-LH-80A [v.11] (02/17) General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 enforcement agency that does not employ a law enforcement officer involved in the officer-involved death being investigated, except that a policy for a State law enforcement agency may allow an investigation involving a law enforcement officer employed by that State law enforcement agency to use a crash reconstruction unit from the State law enforcement agency.
Page 6 House Bill 723-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (2) If the officer-involved death being investigated is traffic-related, the policy shall require the investigation to use a crash reconstruction unit from a law enforcement agency that does not employ a law enforcement officer involved in the officer-involved death being investigated, except that a policy for a State law enforcement agency may allow an investigation involving a law enforcement officer employed by that State law enforcement agency to use a crash reconstruction unit from the State law enforcement agency.
You may not have in your custody or control, own, purchase, possess, or receive, or attempt to purchase or receive a firearm or ammunition, while this order is in effect.
You may not have in your custody or control, own, purchase, possess, or receive, or attempt to purchase or receive a firearm or ammunition, while this order is House Bill 723-First Edition Page 7 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 in effect.
50E-5, you have the right to request one hearing DRH40410-LH-80A [v.11] (02/17) Page 7 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 to terminate this order at any time during its effective period.
50E-5, you have the right to request one hearing to terminate this order at any time during its effective period.
(1) The subject of the petition, or a person subject to an ex parte gun violence restraining order, as applicable, poses a significant danger of causing Page 8 DRH40410-LH-80A [v.11] (02/17) General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 personal injury to himself, herself, or another by having in his or her custody or control, owning, purchasing, possessing, or receiving a firearm or ammunition.
Page 8 House Bill 723-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (1) The subject of the petition, or a person subject to an ex parte gun violence restraining order, as applicable, poses a significant danger of causing personal injury to himself, herself, or another by having in his or her custody or control, owning, purchasing, possessing, or receiving a firearm or ammunition.
(b) A court may issue an ex parte gun violence restraining order if the petition, supported by an affidavit made in writing and signed by the petitioner under oath, and any additional information provided to the court shows that there is a substantial likelihood that both of the following are true:
(b) A court may issue an ex parte gun violence restraining order if the petition, supported by an affidavit made in writing and signed by the petitioner under oath, and any House Bill 723-First Edition Page 9 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 additional information provided to the court shows that there is a substantial likelihood that both of the following are true:
DRH40410-LH-80A [v.11] (02/17) Page 9 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 (1) The subject of the petition poses a significant danger, in the near future, of causing personal injury to himself, herself, or another by having in his or her custody or control, owning, purchasing, possessing, or receiving a firearm as determined by considering the factors listed in G.S.
(1) The subject of the petition poses a significant danger, in the near future, of causing personal injury to himself, herself, or another by having in his or her custody or control, owning, purchasing, possessing, or receiving a firearm as determined by considering the factors listed in G.S.
In addition, a copy of the order shall be issued promptly to and retained by the police department of the city of the restrained person's residence.
In addition, a copy of the order shall be issued promptly to and retained by the police department of the city Page 10 House Bill 723-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 of the restrained person's residence.
If the subject of the petition does not reside in a city or resides in a city with no police department, copies shall be issued promptly to and retained by Page 10 DRH40410-LH-80A [v.11] (02/17) General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 the sheriff, and the county police department, if any, of the county in which the subject of the petition resides.
If the subject of the petition does not reside in a city or resides in a city with no police department, copies shall be issued promptly to and retained by the sheriff, and the county police department, if any, of the county in which the subject of the petition resides.
DRH40410-LH-80A [v.11] (02/17) Page 11
House Bill 723-First Edition Page 11
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref to the Com on Judiciary I, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 723?
HB 723 is sponsored by Insko, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Floyd, Fisher, Farmer-Butterfield, Carla D. Cunningham (U), and Cecil Brockman (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 723?
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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