North Carolina 2023-2024 Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 26 R · 6 D cosponsors

HB 707 — Assaults on First Responders and Social Workers.

Last action — Special Message Received From House

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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 2023-2024 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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment.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

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

14 added · 15 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to House Bill 707 adds a new section that makes it clear that individuals who assault or cause injury to emergency workers—such as firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and hospital personnel—will face serious legal consequences. Specifically, those committing such acts can be charged with a Class I felony, which carries significant penalties. This change is important because it strengthens protections for those who serve on the front lines in emergency situations, ensuring that they can perform their duties without fear of violence.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2023 H 2 HOUSE BILL 707 Committee Substitute Favorable 5/3/23 Short Title:
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2023 H 1 HOUSE BILL 707 Short Title:
Representatives Pyrtle, Miller, Carson Smith, and Greene (Primary Sponsors).
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
April 19, 2023 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO INCREASE THE PUNISHMENT FOR COMMITTING AN ASSAULT WITH A FIREARM AGAINST CERTAIN EMERGENCY, MEDICAL, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL;
Judiciary 2, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House April 19, 2023 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO INCREASE THE PUNISHMENT FOR COMMITTING AN ASSAULT WITH A FIREARM AGAINST CERTAIN EMERGENCY, MEDICAL, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL;
(8) A firefighter.
(8) A firefighter." SECTION 2.
(9) A telecommunicator employed by a law enforcement agency." SECTION 2.
*H707-v-2* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 "§ 14-34.6.
*H707-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2023 "§ 14-34.6.
any attorney or other individual employed by by, contracted by, or acting on behalf of the a county department of social services in proceedings pursuant to Subchapter I of Chapter 7B of the General Statutes;
any attorney or other individual employed by or acting on behalf of the a county department of social services in proceedings pursuant to Subchapter I of Chapter 7B of the General Statutes;
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Action History

  1. Special Message Received From House

  2. Passed 1st Reading

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

  4. Reptd Fav Com Substitute

  5. Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)

  6. Added to Calendar

  7. Passed 2nd Reading

  8. Passed 3rd Reading

  9. Special Message Sent To Senate

  10. Reptd Fav

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

  12. Passed 1st Reading

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

  14. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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3 sponsors · 36 co-sponsors · 140 not signed on · 2 voted No

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (36)

Not signed on (140)

140 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Second Reading

Passed 116 Yea · 2 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democratic 31201
Republican 57000
Unaffiliated 26001
U 2000
Total 116202
% of votes cast 97%2%0%2%
How each member voted (120)
Member Party Vote
Autry — Yea
Clemmons — Yea
Gill — Yea
Harris — Yea
Rudow — Yea
CharlesSmith — Yea
Staton-Williams — Yea
vonHaefen — Yea
Wray — Yea
Bradford — Yea
Cleveland — Yea
Crutchfield — Yea
Elmore — Yea
Faircloth — Yea
Fontenot — Yea
Hardister — Yea
Lowery — Yea
Mills — Yea
Moore — Yea
Reeder — Yea
Saine — Yea
Sasser — Yea
CarsonSmith — Yea
Sossamon — Yea
Lucas — Not Voting
F. Jackson — Yea
K. Baker — Yea
Abe Jones Democratic Yea
Allen Buansi Democratic Yea
Allison A. Dahle Democratic Yea
Amber M. Baker Democratic Not Voting
Amos L. Quick, III Democratic Yea
B. Ray Jeffers Democratic Yea
Becky Carney Democratic Yea
Brandon Lofton Democratic Yea
Carolyn G. Logan Democratic Yea
Cecil Brockman Democratic Yea
Cynthia Ball Democratic Yea
Deb Butler Democratic Yea
Eric Ager Democratic Yea
Garland E. Pierce Democratic Yea
Gloristine Brown Democratic Yea
James Roberson Democratic Yea
Joe John Democratic Yea
Kanika Brown Democratic Yea
Laura Budd Democratic Yea
Lindsey Prather Democratic Yea
Marcia Morey Democratic Nay
Maria Cervania Democratic Yea
Mary Belk Democratic Yea
Pricey Harrison Democratic Nay
Renée A. Price Democratic Yea
Robert T. Reives, II Democratic Yea
Sarah Crawford Democratic Yea
Shelly Willingham Democratic Yea
Terence Everitt Democratic Yea
Terry M. Brown Jr. Democratic Yea
Tim Longest Democratic Yea
Vernetta Alston Democratic Yea
Ya Liu Democratic Yea
Zack Hawkins Democratic Yea
A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr. Republican Yea
Allen Chesser Republican Yea
Ben T. Moss, Jr. Republican Yea
Bill Ward Republican Yea
Brenden H. Jones Republican Yea
Brian Biggs Republican Yea
Celeste C. Cairns 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
Donnie Loftis 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
Jake Johnson Republican Yea
Jay Adams Republican Yea
Jeff Zenger Republican Yea
Jeffrey C. McNeely Republican Yea
Jennifer Balkcom Republican Yea
Jimmy Dixon Republican Yea
John A. Torbett Republican Yea
John R. Bell, IV Republican Yea
John Sauls Republican Yea
Joseph Pike 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
Neal Jackson Republican Yea
Phil Shepard Republican Yea
Ray Pickett Republican Yea
Sam Watford Republican Yea
Sarah Stevens Republican Yea
Stephen M. Ross Republican Yea
Steve Tyson Republican Yea
Ted Davis, Jr. Republican Yea
Tricia Ann Cotham Republican Yea
W. Ted Alexander Republican Yea
William D. Brisson Republican Yea
Carla D. Cunningham U Yea
Nasif Majeed U Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 707?
HB 707 is sponsored by Jake Johnson (Republican), A. Reece Pyrtle, Jr. (Republican), Charles W. Miller (Republican), Dudley Greene (Republican), Brian Biggs (Republican), Bradford, William D. Brisson (Republican), Celeste C. Cairns (Republican), Cleveland, Ted Davis, Jr. (Republican), Faircloth, Fontenot, Chris Humphrey (Republican), Neal Jackson (Republican), Keith Kidwell (Republican), Ya Liu (Democratic), Donnie Loftis (Republican), Carolyn G. Logan (Democratic), Lowery, Jeffrey C. McNeely (Republican), Ben T. Moss, Jr. (Republican), Howard Penny, Jr. (Republican), Garland E. Pierce (Democratic), Joseph Pike (Republican), Amos L. Quick, III (Democratic), Reeder, Dennis Riddell (Republican), Steve Tyson (Republican), Bill Ward (Republican), Harry Warren (Republican), Donna McDowell White (Republican), Shelly Willingham (Democratic), David Willis (Republican), Matthew Winslow (Republican), Wray, Joe John (Democratic), Mike Clampitt (Republican), and Carson Smith (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 707?
This bill died with 2023-2024 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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