North Carolina 2025 Session Status: In Committee 2 R cosponsors

HB 862 — Justice Improvements.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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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 is in committee in the House. Introduced April 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

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Stalled 18% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

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Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    0 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

43 added · 42 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to House Bill 862 adds more details about the information that courts must record for certain motor vehicle offenses related to alcohol use. Key additions include specific reasons for dismissals and evidence suppression, as well as the alcohol concentration levels involved. This change is significant because it aims to enhance transparency and accountability in the judicial process, allowing for better tracking and understanding of how these cases are handled across the state. Additionally, the annual report will now include comprehensive summaries of charges and sentencing factors, helping to inform public policy and improve legal processes.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2025 H 1 HOUSE BILL 862 Short Title:
862 Apr 9, 2025 SESSION 2025 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH40408-ML-110 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 REQUIRE VIDEO RECORDING OF DISTRICT COURT PROCEEDINGS AND THE PUBLISHING OF REPORTS OF HOW IMPAIRED DRIVING CASES ARE RESOLVED.
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House April 10, 2025 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE VIDEO RECORDING OF DISTRICT COURT PROCEEDINGS AND THE PUBLISHING OF REPORTS OF HOW IMPAIRED DRIVING CASES ARE RESOLVED.
(b) In addition to theinformationrequiredbysubsection(a)ofthis sectionforall offenses involving impaired driving as defined by G.S.
(b) In addition to theinformationrequiredbysubsection(a)ofthis section forall offenses involving impaired driving as defined by G.S.
20-28.2, and any other violation of the motor vehicle code involving the operation of a vehicle and the possession, *DRH40408-ML-110* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 consumption, use, or transportation of alcoholic beverages, the clerk shall include in the electronic records the following information:
20-28.2, and any other *H862-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2025 violation of the motor vehicle code involving the operation of a vehicle and the possession, consumption, use, or transportation of alcoholic beverages, the clerk shall include in the electronic records the following information:
The remainder of this act becomes effective December 1, 2006, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date." SECTION 4.
The remainder of this act becomes effective December 1, 2006, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date." SECTION4.
7A-109.2(d),as enactedby Section 2 of this act, shall include information from December 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and shall be published no later than September 1, 2026.
7A-109.2(d), as enactedbySection 2 of this act, shall include information from December 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, and shall be published no later than September 1, 2026.
Sections 1 and 2 of this act become effective December 1, 2025, and applyto any hearing,trial, ordisposition ofcharges occurringon orafterthat date.
Sections 1 and 2 of this act become effective December 1, 2025, and applyto anyhearing, trial, ordisposition ofcharges occurringon orafterthat date.The remainder of this act is effective when it becomes law.
The remainder of this act is effective when it becomes law.
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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0 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 177 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (177)

177 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 862?
HB 862 is sponsored by John M. Blust (Republican) and Brian Echevarria (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 862?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced April 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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