North Carolina 2021-2022 Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 10 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 48 — Concealed Carry/Emergency Medical Personnel.

Last action — Regular Message Sent To Senate

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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 2021-2022 Session. It reached “Passed House” 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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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

25 added · 25 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the updated version of House Bill 48, specific lines regarding the certification of instructors for concealed weapon courses have been added. This change clarifies the requirement for instructors to submit course descriptions and proof of certification to ensure they meet established standards. This matters because it aims to ensure that training for carrying concealed weapons is consistent and of high quality, promoting safety and accountability among those who may carry such weapons. Additionally, the provisions regarding tactical medical assistance for law enforcement remain unchanged, emphasizing the support of paramedics during critical operations.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2021 H 2 HOUSE BILL 48 Committee Substitute Favorable 2/24/21 Short Title:
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2021 H 1 HOUSE BILL 48 Short Title:
Representatives Warren, McNeill, and C.
Smith (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
February 4, 2021 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO EXEMPT FROM THE CONCEALED CARRY PROHIBITION CERTAIN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL WHILE ON DUTY PROVIDING TACTICALMEDICAL ASSISTANCETO LAW ENFORCEMENT IN ANEMERGENCY SITUATION.
Judiciary 3, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House February 4, 2021 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO EXEMPT FROM THE CONCEALED CARRY PROHIBITION CERTAIN EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL WHILE ON DUTY PROVIDING TACTICALMEDICAL ASSISTANCETO LAW ENFORCEMENT IN ANEMERGENCY SITUATION.
In order to qualify under this subdivision, emergency medical services personnel shall have completed an approved tactical medical assistance course for supporting tactical law enforcement operations.
In order to qualify under this subdivision, emergency services personnel shall have completed an approved tactical medical assistance course for supporting tactical law enforcement operations.
An approved course shall (i) include an element on firearms safety and training, (ii) include instruction in the laws of this State governing the use of deadly force, and (iii) require training and qualification on all weapons systems, both lethal and less than lethal, deemed necessary by any law enforcement agency the emergency medical services personnel supports.
An approved course shall (i) include an element on firearms safety and training, (ii) include instruction in the laws of this State governing the use of deadly force, and (iii) require training and qualification on all weapons systems, both lethal and less than lethal, deemed necessary by any law enforcement agency the emergency services personnel supports.
A law enforcement agency, college, private or public institution or organization, or firearms training school, taught by instructors certified by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission or the National Rifle Association.
A law enforcement agency, college, private or public institution or organization, or firearms training school, taught by instructors *H48-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 certified by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission or the National Rifle Association.
*H48-v-2* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2021 Every instructor of an approved course shall file a copy of the course description, outline, and proof of certification annually, or upon modification of the course if more frequently, with the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.
Every instructor of an approved course shall file a copy of the course description, outline, and proof of certification annually, or upon modification of the course if more frequently, with the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.
This act becomes effective July 1, 2021, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date.
This act is effective when it becomes law and applies to offenses committed on or after that date.
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Action History

  1. Regular Message Sent To Senate

  2. Regular Message Received From House

  3. Passed 1st Reading

  4. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  5. Amend Adopted A1

  6. Passed 2nd Reading

  7. Passed 3rd Reading

  8. Ordered Engrossed

  9. Reptd Fav

  10. Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)

  11. Placed On Cal For 03/10/2021

  12. Reptd Fav Com Substitute

  13. Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  14. Passed 1st Reading

  15. Ref to the Com on Judiciary 3, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  16. Filed

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 15 co-sponsors · 162 not signed on · 26 voted No

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (15)

Not signed on (162)

162 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Second Reading

Passed 79 Yea · 41 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
U 1100
Democratic 52200
Unaffiliated 281700
Republican 45100
Total 794100
% of votes cast 66%34%0%0%
How each member voted (120)
Member Party Vote
Farkas — Yea
Graham — Yea
Hunter — Yea
Richardson — Yea
Wray — Yea
Boles — Yea
Bradford — Yea
Bumgardner — Yea
Carter — Yea
Cleveland — Yea
Davis — Yea
Elmore — Yea
Faircloth — Yea
Hardister — Yea
Hurley — Yea
Johnson — Yea
McElraft — Yea
McNeill — Yea
Mills — Yea
Moore — Yea
Rogers — Yea
Saine — Yea
Sasser — Yea
Szoka — Yea
Yarborough — Yea
Zachary — Yea
Autry — Nay
Clemmons — Nay
Cooper-Suggs — Nay
Fisher — Nay
Gailliard — Nay
Garrison — Nay
Gill — Nay
Harris — Nay
Hunt — Nay
Hurtado — Nay
Insko — Nay
Lucas — Nay
Martin — Nay
Terry — Nay
vonHaefen — Nay
C. Smith — Yea
K. Baker — Yea
K. Smith — Nay
R. Smith — Nay
Abe Jones Democratic Nay
Allison A. Dahle Democratic Yea
Amber M. Baker Democratic Nay
Amos L. Quick, III Democratic Nay
Becky Carney Democratic Nay
Brandon Lofton Democratic Nay
Brian Turner Democratic Yea
Carolyn G. Logan Democratic Nay
Cecil Brockman Democratic Nay
Cynthia Ball Democratic Nay
Dante Pittman Democratic Yea
Deb Butler Democratic Nay
Eric Ager Democratic Nay
Gale Adcock Democratic Nay
Garland E. Pierce Democratic Yea
Graig Meyer Democratic Nay
James Roberson Democratic Nay
Joe John Democratic Nay
Marcia Morey Democratic Nay
Mary Belk Democratic Nay
Pricey Harrison Democratic Nay
Robert T. Reives, II Democratic Nay
Shelly Willingham Democratic Yea
Terence Everitt Democratic Nay
Terry M. Brown Jr. Democratic Nay
Vernetta Alston Democratic Nay
Zack Hawkins Democratic Nay
Ben T. Moss, Jr. Republican Yea
Bobby Hanig Republican Yea
Brenden H. Jones Republican Yea
Charles W. Miller Republican Yea
Chris Humphrey Republican Yea
David Willis Republican Yea
Dean Arp Republican Yea
Dennis Riddell Republican Yea
Destin Hall Republican Yea
Diane Wheatley Republican Yea
Donna McDowell White Republican Yea
Donny Lambeth Republican Yea
Dudley Greene Republican Yea
Edward C. Goodwin Republican Yea
Erin Paré Republican Yea
Frank Iler Republican Yea
Harry Warren Republican Yea
Howard Penny, Jr. Republican Yea
Hugh Blackwell Republican Yea
Jay Adams Republican Yea
Jeff Zenger Republican Yea
Jeffrey C. McNeely Republican Yea
Jimmy Dixon Republican Yea
John A. Torbett Republican Yea
John R. Bell, IV Republican Yea
John Sauls Republican Yea
Julia C. Howard Republican Yea
Karl E. Gillespie Republican Yea
Keith Kidwell Republican Yea
Kelly E. Hastings Republican Yea
Kyle Hall Republican Yea
Larry C. Strickland Republican Yea
Larry W. Potts Republican Yea
Mark Brody Republican Yea
Mark Pless Republican Yea
Matthew Winslow Republican Yea
Mike Clampitt Republican Yea
Mitchell S. Setzer Republican Yea
Phil Shepard Republican Yea
Ray Pickett Republican Yea
Sam Watford Republican Yea
Sarah Stevens Republican Yea
Steve Tyson Republican Yea
Timothy D. Moffitt Republican Yea
W. Ted Alexander Republican Nay
William D. Brisson Republican Yea
Carla D. Cunningham U Yea
Nasif Majeed U Nay

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 48?
HB 48 is sponsored by Mike Clampitt (Republican), C. Smith, Harry Warren (Republican), McNeill, Cleveland, Dudley Greene (Republican), Hanig, Chris Humphrey (Republican), Keith Kidwell (Republican), Timothy D. Moffitt (Republican), Dennis Riddell (Republican), Saine, Larry C. Strickland (Republican), Donna McDowell White (Republican), Yarborough, Dante Pittman (Democratic), and Ben T. Moss, Jr. (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 48?
This bill died with 2021-2022 Session. It reached “Passed House” 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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