North Carolina 2023-2024 Session Status: In Committee 4 R cosponsors

HB 545 — Willful or Wanton Gun Discharge/Expand Scope.

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 2023-2024 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

10 added · 9 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes made to House Bill 545 primarily involve minor updates to the wording and formatting of the bill, ensuring clarity and proper presentation. The main focus remains on revising laws related to unauthorized discharge of a weapon in public spaces where other people are present. This amendment is important because it helps to clearly define the legal responsibilities regarding firearm discharge, which can enhance public safety by addressing issues surrounding gun use in crowded areas.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2023 H 1 HOUSE BILL 545 Short Title:
545 Mar 30, 2023 SESSION 2023 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH10219-ML-114A 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 REVISE THE LAW PROHIBITING WILLFUL OR WANTON DISCHARGE OF CERTAIN BARRELED WEAPONS OR FIREARMS.
Judiciary 2, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House April 3, 2023 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REVISE THE LAW PROHIBITING WILLFULOR WANTON DISCHARGE OF CERTAIN BARRELED WEAPONS OR FIREARMS.
(a1) Unless covered under some provision of law providing greater punishment, a person who willfully or wantonly discharges a weapon described in subsection (a) of this section in or on thepropertyofanother without thepropertyowner's permission, on apublicstreet orhighway, orat any publicplacewherepersons otherthanthe personwhodischarged theweapon arepresent is guilty of a Class E felony.
(a1) Unless covered under some provision of law providing greater punishment, a person who willfully or wantonly discharges a weapon described in subsection (a) of this section in or on thepropertyofanother without thepropertyowner's permission, on apublicstreet orhighway, orat anypublicplacewherepersons otherthanthe personwhodischarged theweapon arepresent is guilty of a Class E felony.
*DRH10219-ML-114A*
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

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

  3. Filed

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Not signed on (174)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 545?
HB 545 is sponsored by Charles W. Miller (Republican), Fontenot, Jeffrey C. McNeely (Republican), Bill Ward (Republican), and Mike Clampitt (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 545?
This bill died with 2023-2024 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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